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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.
In 1951, a group of amateur, semi-pro, and professional players and front office personnel organized the Home Plate Club. The Club was chartered under the laws of the District of Columbia as a charitable, non-profit organization in 1955. It's objectives and purpose are to promote the interest of baseball amongst the youth in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, in an effort to discourage delinquency; to aid and contribute to worthy charities to the extent of its financial ability; to perform charities and assistance to its members in need and to provide help to non-members in need, when possible. Notable HPC members and banquet guests over the years include Clark Griffith, George Will, Joe Cronin, Shirley Povich, Cookie Lavagetto, Lou Fonseca, Elrod Hendricks, Jim Busby, Claude Osteen, Dick Bosman, Eddie Brinkman, Sam Rice and Lefty Gomez. The HPC has continued to promote the game of baseball by honoring local baseball teams, players, coaches and volunteers for the past 52 years.
In 1968, the Home Plate Club presented Senators' slugger Frank Howard with the Most Valuable Player Award for an outstanding season in which he hit .274 with 44 home runs and 106 RBIs. He was an All Star selection and finished 8th in league MVP voting. This wooden plaque has two plates reading:
"Home Plate Club" and
"Presented to Frank Howard
Most Valuable Player
Washington Senators
1968"
Additionally, a medallion of a baseball player in a hitting pose, as well as eight stars, adorns the award. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a player's personal award from his playing career. 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.
In 1951, a group of amateur, semi-pro, and professional players and front office personnel organized the Home Plate Club. The Club was chartered under the laws of the District of Columbia as a charitable, non-profit organization in 1955. It's objectives and purpose are to promote the interest of baseball amongst the youth in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, in an effort to discourage delinquency; to aid and contribute to worthy charities to the extent of its financial ability; to perform charities and assistance to its members in need and to provide help to non-members in need, when possible. Notable HPC members and banquet guests over the years include Clark Griffith, George Will, Joe Cronin, Shirley Povich, Cookie Lavagetto, Lou Fonseca, Elrod Hendricks, Jim Busby, Claude Osteen, Dick Bosman, Eddie Brinkman, Sam Rice and Lefty Gomez. The HPC has continued to promote the game of baseball by honoring local baseball teams, players, coaches and volunteers for the past 52 years.
In 1968, the Home Plate Club presented Senators' slugger Frank Howard with the Most Valuable Player Award for an outstanding season in which he hit .274 with 44 home runs and 106 RBIs. He was an All Star selection and finished 8th in league MVP voting. This wooden plaque has two plates reading:
"Home Plate Club" and
"Presented to Frank Howard
Most Valuable Player
Washington Senators
1968"
Additionally, a medallion of a baseball player in a hitting pose, as well as eight stars, adorns the award. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a player's personal award from his playing career. View Lot Detail page