Object Details
referenced
New York Yankees
maker
Exhibit Supply Company
Description
1947 Exhibit Baseball card featuring New York Yankees' catcher Elston Howard.
Elston Howard played Nego League baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1948-1950. He signed with the New York Yankee's in 1950, joining their minor league system after spending two years in Korea with the U.S. Army.
In 1955, Howard made the Yankees' roster, becoming the team's first African American player. Given the depth of New York's lineup, he found himself playing numerous positions, such as outfield, catcher and third base, rotating with other players. Eventually Howard secured the team's permanent catcher position.
With the Yankees, Howard was a 12 time All-Star, winning four World Series titles and two gold gloves. In 1963 he became the first African American to be named as the American League's Most Valuable Player. In 1967 Howard finished his career with the Boston Red Sox, where he played for two seasons.
After retirement, Howard rejoined the Yankees, serving as the team's first base coach for ten years (1969-1979,) winning two more World Series with New York. His number 34 was retired by the Yankees in 1984.
date made
1947
ID Number
2000.3001.013
nonaccession number
2000.3001
catalog number
2000.3001.013
Object Name
postcard, baseball
card, baseball
baseball card
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 8.89 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Sports
name of sport
Baseball
level of sport
Professional
Subject
African American
negro leagues
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1424493