Description: This is a PSA 6 EX-MT, 1956 Topps #208 baseball card of beloved and legendary New York Yankees catcher, Elston "Ellie" Howard, the first African American to play for the Yankees, joining the squad 8 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier across the river in Brooklyn. In 1963 Howard also became the first African American to win the AL's MVP Award. Over the course of his 14 year playing career Howard earned 12 All-Star honors and 2 Gold Glove Awards. He also was a 6-time World Series Champion with the Yankees, 4 times as a player and twice as a coach. Tragically, Ellie succumbed to severe myocarditis in 1980 at the age of 51.We always offer free shipping within the United States on graded cards.We will ship promptly to the winning bidder via USPS Ground Advantage, with tracking. Check out our many other fantastic cards on sale. Come back to our listings early and often, as we will be adding many other terrific items in the coming days, weeks, and months.Thank you for your interest in our cards. We guarantee you will be pleased with your purchase.
Price: 79 USD
Location: Woodstock, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-01-06T23:57:06.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Card Size: Standard
League: Major League (MLB)
Set: 1956 Topps
Player/Athlete: Elston Howard
Grade: 6
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
Manufacturer: Topps
Team: New York Yankees
Professional Grader: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
Card Number: 208
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Season: 1956
