Biography:Elston Howard was an American professional baseball player known for breaking barriers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, debuting with the team in 1955.
As a standout player, he earned a spot as a 12-time MLB All-Star and played a pivotal role in six World Series titles. In 1963, Howard's exceptional performance was recognized when he was awarded the AL MVP, becoming the first African-American player to achieve this honor.
Died:December 14, 1980 (aged 51) Cause of Death: Myocarditis
Historical Events
1950-07-19 NY Yankees sign their 1st Black players, Elston Howard and Frank Baines
1955-04-14 26-year-old catcher/outfielder Elston Howard becomes first African-American to play for NY Yankees; hits single with 1 RBI in 8-4 loss to Boston Red Sox
1963-11-07 New York Yankee catcher Elston Howard is first African-American to be voted AL MVP
1964-08-29 On Elston Howard Night, NY Yankees Mickey Mantle ties Babe Ruth's career strikeout record (1,330)
1985-07-13 New York Yankees retire Roger Maris (9) and Elston Howard (32) uniform numbers
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