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.

New York Yankees - The night No. 99 joined No. 9 in baseball

On this day in Yankees history - Elston Howard the Yanks first African American player, Bronx Pinstripes

On this day in Yankees history - Elston Howard the Yanks first African American player, Bronx Pinstripes

Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April

Let's Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees' Historic Day, April 14, 1955

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Elston Howard New York Yankees Editorial Stock Photo - Image of sports, yankees: 35612318

The day Elston Howard became the first African-American voted AL MVP

Elston Howard Stats & Facts - This Day In Baseball

On this day in 1955, Elston Howard joined the New York Yankees - Philly's Favor 100.7 FM & 99.5 HD3

WPIX Archives - On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard became the first Black player to take the

This Day in Yankees History: Happy birthday, Elston Howard - Pinstripe Alley

This Day in Yankees History: Happy birthday, Elston Howard - Pinstripe Alley

On this day in Yankees history - Elston Howard the Yanks first African American player, Bronx Pinstripes