Wilbur Howard Stats & Facts
Wilbur Howard Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 170 Born: Saturday, January 08, 1949 in Lowell, NC USA Died: in , Debut: 9/4/1973 Last Game: 9/30/1978 Full Name: Wilbur Leon Howard
Catcher Joe Ferguson is traded to the Dodgers for two players to be named later (outfielder Jeff Leonard and infielder Rafael Landestoy)
1978 – Catcher Joe Ferguson is traded to the Dodgers for two players to be named later (outfielder Jeff Leonard and infielder Rafael Landestoy). On the field, the Astros split a twinbill against the Padres, winning 9-4 and losing 9-3. Wilbur Howard stars in the opener with three hits and three RBIs.
Cliff Johnson hits a homer in his fifth straight game as Houston topples the Cubs, 8-4
1975 – Cliff Johnson hits a homer in his fifth straight game as Houston topples the Cubs, 8-4 . Jose Cruz goes deep twice and Bob Watson also plays long ball. Wilbur Howard adds four hits and swipes two bases. Larry Dierker sails to his 12th win.