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Elston Howard - Wikipedia
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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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The Negro Leagues. ninety feet of perfection.
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Elston Howard broke the Yankees' color-barrier in 1955 - Sports
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Teaneck NJ's Elston Howard made history on the New York Yankees
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Elston Howard — Barrier Breakers Integration Pioneer
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Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary - Sports Collectors Digest
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Elston Howard was a man of firsts for NY, MLB