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MLB All-Star, Ohio State Basketball All-American Frank Howard Dies at 87

One of Ohio State’s all-time great athletes passed away on Monday.

Frank Howard, who was an All-American in basketball at Ohio State before going on to be a four-time MLB All-Star, died Monday at the age of 87 due to complications from a stroke.

The Hall of Fame remembers former Dodgers, Senators, Rangers & Tigers slugger and Padres & Mets manager Frank Howard, who has passed away. pic.twitter.com/Fb2ZTtmWAc

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (@baseballhall) October 30, 2023

Howard shined on both the basketball court and the baseball diamond as a Buckeye, playing two seasons for the Ohio State baseball team and three seasons for the Ohio State men’s basketball team.