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Remembering Yankees trailblazer Elston Howard, who never got to see his dream of managing in the big leagues. Written by Hannah Withiam
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The Five Tool Collector: Elston Howard: A new PC
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Detroit Tigers - Jake Wood was the first African-American to come through the Tiger organization and play for the #Tigers, making his MLB debut on April 11, 1961. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Gator: My Life in Pinstripes: 9780451499301: Guidry, Ron, Beaton, Andrew: Books
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Elston Howard becomes 1st Black Yankee
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Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955
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Yankees icon Elston Howard's playing ability is often overlooked - Pinstripe Alley
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Yankee Stadium's first winner: Sigel's Bob Shawkey, Local
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Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955
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Elston Howard Historical Marker
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St. Louisan Elston Howard was a man of firsts for the Yankees and Major League Baseball
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Gator: My Life in Pinstripes: 9780451499301: Guidry, Ron, Beaton, Andrew: Books
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Elston Howard - Wikipedia
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Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955