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Elston Howard was an American baseball player who broke the color barrier for the New York Yankees in 1955. He won the AL MVP award in 1963 and six World Series titles with the Yankees, and later coached the team.
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Elston Howard was the first African American player to join the New York Yankees and a catcher who won the MVP award in 1963. See his career stats, height, weight, college, awards and more on Baseball Almanac.
Elston Howard Bio. Fullname: Elston Gene Howard; Born: 2/23/1929 in St. Louis, MO; High School: Vashon, St. Louis, MO; Debut: 4/14/1955; Died: 12/14/1980
Learn about Elston Howard, the first African American to play for the New York Yankees and the AL MVP in 1963. Find out his achievements, awards, and roles as a player and coach for the Yankees and the Red Sox.
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Apr 16, 2020 · Elston Howard had a distinguished career with the New York Yankees calling pitches and crushing the ball. While playing for the Yanks, he was an outstanding all-around catcher and helped them...
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Feb 20, 2019 · Remembering Yankees trailblazer Elston Howard, who never got to see his dream of managing in the big leagues. On Oct. 1, 1973, Elston Howard saw an opportunity to become Major League...
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