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Today in History, Oct. 9
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Elston Howard - Wikipedia
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Remembering Yankees trailblazer Elston Howard, who never got to see his dream of managing in the big leagues - The Athletic
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Elston Howard - Cooperstown Expert
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April 14, 1955: Elston Howard integrates the Yankees – Society for American Baseball Research
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Not in Hall of Fame - 36. Elston Howard
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141 Yankee Elston Howard Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Elston Howard was an underappreciated all-time Yankees catcher - Pinstripe Alley
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Elston Howard broke the Yankees' color-barrier in 1955 - Sports Illustrated
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This Day in Yankees History: Happy birthday, Elston Howard - Pinstripe Alley
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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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WS1957 Gm4: Howard homers to tie the game in the 9th
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New York Yankees History: Elston Howard outstanding catcher, trailblazer
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Elston Howard part of Yankees' title dynasty
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Yankees by the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Bronx Bombers by Uniform Number [eBook]