Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Elston Howard

Uniform Number Retired: 1984

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

1. Elston Howard Marker

Inscription. Elson was a true gentleman. An outstanding Yankees catcher from 1955 - 1967, Ellie represents another great link in the team's tradition of great catchers. His contributions to the Yankees, on and off the field, cement his legacy of excellence.

Erected by New York Yankees Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1955.

Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.527′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phil Rizzuto (here, next to

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this marker); Roger Maris (here, next to this marker); Billy Martin (here, next to this marker); Jorge Rafael De Posada Villeta (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Willie Larry Randolph (here, next to this marker); Richard Michael Gossage (here, next to this marker); Elston Gene Howard (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

2. Elston Howard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.