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My Take
Elston Howard commands my respect the moment I read his story. He crossed from the Negro leagues to become the first Black player for the New York Yankees, and in 1963 he was named American League MVP, a catcher carrying a storied franchise. Twelve All-Star selections and a Gold Glove confirm the talent, but it is the context that moves me: he answered a wall of prejudice with sheer results. I have always favored the unglamorous craft of catching over the home-run spotlight, and Howard is exactly the kind of quiet master I want remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elston Howard
- Name (Japanese)
- エルストン・ハワード
- Reading
- えるすとん・はわーど
- Born
- February 23, 1929 – December 14, 1980
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Vashon High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 1963 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elston Howard born?
February 23, 1929 – December 14, 1980.
Where is Elston Howard from?
Elston Howard is from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What does Elston Howard do?
Elston Howard works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.