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1967 Topps Elston Howard
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Elston Howard was an underappreciated all-time Yankees catcher - Pinstripe Alley
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Elston Howard - Cooperstown Expert
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St. Louisan Elston Howard was a man of firsts for the Yankees and Major League Baseball
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New York Yankees on X: #OnThisDay in 1955 Elston Howard became the first black player in Yankees history #YankeesArchives / X
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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
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Elston Howard PSA AutographFacts℠
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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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The Negro Leagues. ninety feet of perfection.
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New York Yankees baseball players Elston Howard and Yogi Berra in News Photo - Getty Images
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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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1964 Topps Giants Elston Howard