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1967 Topps Elston Howard
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Elston Howard broke the Yankees' color-barrier in 1955 - Sports Illustrated
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Elston Howard* - NLBM
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Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955
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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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Yankees icon Elston Howard's playing ability is often overlooked - Pinstripe Alley
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Elston Howard was the first African-American to play for the New York Yankees in 1955. Elston was also the first African-American to win the AL MVP Stock Photo - Alamy
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New York Yankees baseball players Elston Howard and Yogi Berra in News Photo - Getty Images