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Elston Howard

Overview

  • Born
    February 23, 1929 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    December 14, 1980 · New York City, New York, USA (heart failure)
  • Birth name
    Elston Gene Howard
  • Height
    6′ 2″ (1.88 m)

Biography

  • Elston Howard was born on February 23, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for It's My Turn (1980), 1962 World Series (1962) and 1958 World Series (1958). He was married to Arlene Howard. He died on December 14, 1980 in New York City, New York, USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Arlene Howard(December 4, 1954 - December 14, 1980) (his death, 3 children)

Trademarks

  • Number 32 jersey with the New York Yankees
  • .993 fielding percentage

Trivia

  • Catcher (and outfielder early in his career) with the New York Yankees (1955-1967[start]) and Boston Red Sox(1967[end]-1968).
  • Made major league debut on 14 April 1955.
  • In 1964 led the American League in fielding percentage for catchers (.998).

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