The Yankees of the 1950s and early-1960s were a juggernaut powered by some of the biggest names in the sport. The dynastic clubs seemingly produced MVPs year-in and year-out, while making the World Series with amazing consistency. Elston Howard joined the team in 1955 as the Yankees’ first Black player and became a key piece of the team for over a decade on the field and longer in the dugout. Prior to joining the franchise, he was a proud member of the Negro American League playing alongside many players recognized as the best to ever play the game, and in the league that is now considered by MLB as a major league.
Elston Howard’s days with the Monarchs prepared him to succeed with the Yankees
