Saturday, November 7, 2009

Elston Howard Becomes First African American to Win AL MVP


November 7, 1963
Elston Howard is named the American League's Most Valuable Player Award becoming the first black player to receive the honor. Joining Roger Maris (1960-61) and Mickey Mantle (1962), the New York catcher becomes the third consecutive Yankee to win the MVP.

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