Elston Howard Stats & Facts

Elston Howard Stats & Facts

    Elston Howard Positions: Catcher, Leftfielder and First BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-2, 196lb (188cm, 88kg)Born: February 23, 1929 in St. Louis, MODied: December 14, 1980 (Aged 51-295d) in New York, NYBuried: George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJHigh School: Vashon HS (St. Louis, MO)Debut: 1948 (10,389th in major league history)AL/NL Debut: April 14, 1955Last Game: September 29, 1968Full Name: Elston Gene HowardView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR BioProject   Nine Players Who Debuted in 1948 Roy…

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation On June 18, 1977, At Fenway Park “I am the straw that stirs the drink,” Reggie Jackson announced after signing with the Yankees in 1977. “Munson thinks he can be the straw that stirs the drink, but he can only stir it bad.” Never mind that the Yankees…

Lou Brock slides head first in to home to beat the tag by  Red Sox catcher Elston Howard in Game 6 of the 1967 World Series
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Lou Brock slides head first in to home to beat the tag by Red Sox catcher Elston Howard in Game 6 of the 1967 World Series

October 11, 1967 Lou Brock slides head first in to home to beat the tag by Red Sox catcher Elston Howard in Game 6 of the 1967 World Series. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe…

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.
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The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.

1967 – The St. Louis Cardinals’ Roger Maris hits a home run in the 9th inning, but Jim Lonborg’s 3 – 1 victory sends the World Series back to Boston.

The Red Sox obtain catcher Elston Howard from the Yankees for cash and two players to be named later, with pitchers Peter Magrini and Ron Klimkowski being sent to New York to complete the trade. The 38 year-old backstop will hit only .147 for his new team, but his veteran presence will contribute to Boston capturing the American League pennant.

The Red Sox obtain catcher Elston Howard from the Yankees for cash and two players to be named later, with pitchers Peter Magrini and Ron Klimkowski being sent to New York to complete the trade. The 38 year-old backstop will hit only .147 for his new team, but his veteran presence will contribute to Boston capturing the American League pennant.

The Red Sox obtain catcher Elston Howard from the Yankees for cash and two players to be named later, with pitchers Peter Magrini and Ron Klimkowski being sent to New York to complete the trade. The 38 year-old backstop will hit only .147 for his new team, but his veteran presence will contribute to Boston capturing the American League pennant.

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Billy Rohr makes a memorable debut tossing a near no hitter
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Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Billy Rohr makes a memorable debut tossing a near no hitter

1967 – Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Billy Rohr makes a memorable debut by no-hitting the New York Yankees for eight and two-thirds innings. Elston Howard spoils Rohr’s masterpiece with a two-out single in the 9th, but the Red Sox still win, 3 – 0. Despite his impressive debut, Rohr will win only two more games in his major league career.

Ken Boyer grand-slam caps off St. Louis rally vs Yankees
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Ken Boyer grand-slam caps off St. Louis rally vs Yankees

test On October 11, 1964 – St Louis Cardinal starting pitcher Ray Sadecki let the first four Yankees hit safely. After a leadoff double by Phil Linz, Bobby Richardson’s RBI double put the Yankees up 1–0. After a single, Mickey Mantle’s RBI single made it 2–0 and Sadecki was promptly removed by manager Keane. Roger…

On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. 

On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. 

1964 – On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. Joe Pepitone’s three home runs, including a grand slam, and Roger Maris’s six singles lead the offense. Mickey Mantle hits home run number 447 in the opener and ties Babe Ruth’s career strikeout record (1,330) in the nightcap.