As the calendar flips to February, not only do we celebrate the New York Yankees return to Spring Training, but we also celebrate Black History Month. A month in which we remember the triumph and accomplishments of African-American’s throughout U.S. History, including the great Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglas, Jesse Owens and of course Mr. Jackie Robinson himself.
That said, the perfect way for Yanks Go Yard to kick off the month of February is by celebrating the top four African-American players to ever don the Yankee pinstripes!
Enjoy.
1. Elston Gene “Ellie” Howard
Hall of Famer Elston Howard played 13-years for the New York Yankees from 1955-1967.