Born: February 23, 1929 in St. Louis, MO
Died: December 14, 1980 in New York, NY
Number retired in 1984.
Elston Howard became the first black player in Yankee history
when he made the club in the spring of 1955. The versatile two-time
Gold Glove catcher was an important member of the A.L.
pennant-winning Yankee teams in nine of his first ten seasons with
the club. The 1963 American League MVP, Howard was a clubhouse
leader who was respected as both a player and a man. Howard's
dignified manner off the field and competitive spirit on the field
were positive influences on the Yankee team.
Remember to bring a pen/pencil as cache only contains a log. As
always, please use stealth and rehide as found to protect it from
the elements. Don't forget the clue.
