This day in baseball: Elston Howard wins AL MVP

On November 7, 1963, Elston Howard was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player, making him the first black player to ever receive the honor in the AL.  He also became the third consecutive Yankee to receive the honor, after Roger Maris (1960 and 1961) and Mickey Mantle (1962).

Photo by Arnie Lee
Photo by Arnie Lee


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