Roy Howell Stats & Facts
Roy Howell Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 190 Born: Friday, December 18, 1953 in Lompoc, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 9/9/1974 Last Game: 9/29/1984 Full Name: Roy Lee Howell
Veeck offers free admision
On April 10, 1979, Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck offers fans free admission to the next home game after his team’s unimpressive debut on Opening Day. The White Sox’ 10-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays prompts the unusual action by Veeck…
Roy Howell of the Toronto Blue Jays drives in nine runs against the New York Yankees
On September 10, 1977, Roy Howell of the newly formed Toronto Blue Jays drives in nine runs against the New York Yankees. Howell collects 13 total bases with a single, two doubles, and two home runs in a 19-3 drubbing. Ron Fairly drives in his 1,000th career run, as the Jays batter Jim “Catfish” Hunter…
