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Elston Howard

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American baseball player and coach (1929-1980)

United StatesLived 1929 to 1980 · aged 51
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Elston Gene Howard was an American professional baseball player who was a catcher and a left fielder. During a 14-year baseball career, he played in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1948 through 1968, primarily for the New York Yankees.

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Howard in 1957Howard in 1957Howard during a collision at home plate, 1961 World Series. The umpire is Jocko Conlan.Howard during a collision at home plate, 1961 World Series. The umpire is Jocko Conlan.Elston Howard's plaque in Monument Park.Elston Howard's plaque in Monument Park.Elston Howard's number 32 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1984.Elston Howard's number 32 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1984.

Awards 2

1963Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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Carl HubbellAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardDick AllenAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardTerry PendletonAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardWillie McCoveyAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardErnie LombardiAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardMo VaughnAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

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Elston Gene Howard was an American professional baseball player who was a catcher and a left fielder. During a 14-year baseball career, he played in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1948 through 1968, primarily for the New York Yankees. A 12-time All-Star, he also played for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Boston Red Sox. Howard served on the Yankees' coaching staff from 1969 to 1979.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1980 · aged 51
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