ELSTON HOWARD BASEBALL BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY

Elston Howard, one of the most respected catchers in baseball history, was born on this day in 1929.

In his illustrious career, Howard was a 12 x all-star, 6 x World Series Champion, 2 x Gold Glove Award winner and the 1963 American League MVP.

The great legacy of Yankee catchers from Dickey to Berra continued with Howard. He was one of the best and most respected players of his era. He played for the Yankees from 11955-1967 and played from '67 to '68 with the Red Sox. Prior to joining the Yankees, he played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Old Negro Leagues. He was the first African American Player on the Yankees.

In honor of his great career, he is today's recipient of the Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,

"The Yankees lost more class on the weekend than George Steinbrenner could buy in ten years."
--Red Smith, on the passing of Elston Howard