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One of the most physically intimidating hitters in the sport, Frank Howard debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958 and was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1960. Following the 1964 season he was traded to the Washington Senators and went on to lead the American League in home runs twice (1968 and 1970) and in slugging average, runs batted in and walks once each. His 382 career home runs were the eighth most by a right-handed hitter when he retired; his 237 home runs in a Washington uniform are a record for any of that city's several franchises, as are his 1969 totals of 48 HRs and 340 total bases. At the time Howard retired, he also held Washington/Texas franchise records of 1,172 games, 4,120 at bats, 246 HRs, 1,141 hits, 701 RBI, 544 runs, 155 doubles, 2,074 total bases and a .503 slugging average.
At 6 feet 7 inches and 260 pounds, Howard's hitting feats became legendary. Nicknamed "Hondo" in his early days in Los Angeles, his home run production in Washington made him a Washington fan favorite and earned him the nickname "The Capital Punisher." Hall of Famer Ted Williams, Howard's manager late in his career, called him "the strongest man in the history of baseball." He was a four-time All Star, earning the honor from 1968 through 1971, and was a member of the 1963 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In August, 1972 he was sold to the Detroit Tigers, finishing his career with the Tigers in 1973.
This 1970 road flannel shirt worn by Howard is all-original and unaltered. Correct Wilson tag is in collar. The numeral 52 has been written on Wilson tag indicating size of shirt which is correct for Howard. The year 1970 is chain-stitched in left tail in disconnected numerals as they should be. Both the numerals on back (33) and the script Senators front are red over navy blue tackle twill material. Shirt has been autographed twice. Autograph in collar reads simply Frank Howard while the autograph in left tail includes "Hondo" and additional line "The Capital Punisher". Shirt exhibits optimum light to moderate wear indicating game use along with ideal amount of laundering and "puckering" of numerals on back and Senators in front. Shirt also has the short-sleeves preferred by Howard. Overall, an outstanding example of a game used Frank Howard uniform shirt.
A Letter of Authenticity from noted vintage jersey expert Darrell O'Mary will be provided to the winner of this jersey. View Lot Detail page
At 6 feet 7 inches and 260 pounds, Howard's hitting feats became legendary. Nicknamed "Hondo" in his early days in Los Angeles, his home run production in Washington made him a Washington fan favorite and earned him the nickname "The Capital Punisher." Hall of Famer Ted Williams, Howard's manager late in his career, called him "the strongest man in the history of baseball." He was a four-time All Star, earning the honor from 1968 through 1971, and was a member of the 1963 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In August, 1972 he was sold to the Detroit Tigers, finishing his career with the Tigers in 1973.
This 1970 road flannel shirt worn by Howard is all-original and unaltered. Correct Wilson tag is in collar. The numeral 52 has been written on Wilson tag indicating size of shirt which is correct for Howard. The year 1970 is chain-stitched in left tail in disconnected numerals as they should be. Both the numerals on back (33) and the script Senators front are red over navy blue tackle twill material. Shirt has been autographed twice. Autograph in collar reads simply Frank Howard while the autograph in left tail includes "Hondo" and additional line "The Capital Punisher". Shirt exhibits optimum light to moderate wear indicating game use along with ideal amount of laundering and "puckering" of numerals on back and Senators in front. Shirt also has the short-sleeves preferred by Howard. Overall, an outstanding example of a game used Frank Howard uniform shirt.
A Letter of Authenticity from noted vintage jersey expert Darrell O'Mary will be provided to the winner of this jersey. View Lot Detail page