Elston: The Story of the First African-American Yankee

Beginning with his early years as a St. Louis teenager, Elston tells of Elston Howard’s love of baseball and his encounters with racism. His three

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Elston Howard Smithsonian Institution

Elston Howard's long road to breaking the Yankees color barrier, Bronx Pinstripes

Elston and Me: The Story of the First Black Yankee by Arlene Howard and Ralph Wimbush: Fine Hardcover (2001) 1st Edition, Signed by Author(s)

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Elston Howard: A Man of Firsts

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Buckley: It's been 50 years, but Billy Rohr's gem still what Dreams are made of – Boston Herald

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