Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees

Elston Howard, a legendary baseball player who moved to Teaneck in 1958, was the first African American Yankee, American League MVP and league coach.

Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees

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Elston Howard, New York Yankees catcher from 1955-67, first black ballplayer to be a member of the Yankees team Stock Photo - Alamy

Elston Howard, New York Yankees catcher from 1955-67, first black ballplayer to be a member of the Yankees team Stock Photo - Alamy

Elston Howard was a star baseball player with the New York Yankees in the 1950s and 1960s Stock Photo - Alamy

Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees

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