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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955
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1955 BOWMAN #68 ELSTON HOWARD ROOKIE RC NEW YORK YANKEES 1258
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If You Can't Go In, We Don't Go In - NY Sports Day
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Elston Howard's long road to breaking the Yankees color barrier, Bronx Pinstripes
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On This Day - Elston Howard Debuts with Yankees
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New York Yankees: Jackie Robinson paved the way for Yankee Elston Howard (video)
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Elston howard hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Elston Howard Beckett Signed 1963 Topps Autographed
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Elston Howard - Wikipedia
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Former Yankees who wore No. 2 share memories of number and Derek Jeter – New York Daily News
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Negro League baseball legend Elston Howard got his start in Muskegon