{"id":2089578,"date":"2023-11-03T19:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T23:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/frank-howard-former-all-star-home-run-champ-and-world-series-winner-dies-at-87\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T19:27:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T23:27:30","slug":"frank-howard-former-all-star-home-run-champ-and-world-series-winner-dies-at-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/frank-howard-former-all-star-home-run-champ-and-world-series-winner-dies-at-87\/","title":{"rendered":"Frank Howard, 87, former All-Star, Home Run Champ, and World Series Winner, passes away."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffrank-howard-former-all-star-home-run-champ-and-world-series-winner-dies-at-87%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2089578&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Remembering Frank Howard: A Baseball Legend<\/h2>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Frank Howard, a four-time All-Star and renowned slugger, has passed away at the age of 87. Throughout his illustrious career, Howard hit\u2063 an \u2063impressive 382 home runs and even helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure \u2064a World \u200cSeries title in \u200b1963.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Nationals, upon receiving the news from Howard&#8217;s\u2063 family, expressed \u200ctheir condolences. Dick \u2062Bosman, a\u200b former teammate and close\u200d friend, described Howard \u200bas the\u200b &#8220;ultimate\u2063 teammate&#8221; and one of the \u2063greatest individuals he has ever known.<\/p>\n<p>After his successful stint with the Dodgers,\u2063 Howard played seven\u200c seasons with the Washington\u200b Senators before they relocated and became the Texas \u200cRangers. He later concluded his playing \u2063career with the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>Nationals owner Mark Lerner fondly remembered Howard as his childhood\u200b hero, admiring the towering \u200bhome \u200bruns he\u200c hit at RFK Stadium. Lerner emphasized that Howard&#8217;s impact extended beyond the baseball field, highlighting his kindness and gentle nature.<\/p>\n<p>Howard&#8217;s legacy includes\u200b hitting the final home run for the Senators at RFK in 1971 and the first at Arlington Stadium in 1972. The Rangers praised\u200b him as a larger-than-life\u2062 personality who was adored by both teammates \u200band fans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\"><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/championship-playoff-scenarios-abound-as-high-school-football-regular-season-ends-5517938?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Championship, Playoff Scenarios Abound as High School Football Regular Season Ends<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/championship-playoff-scenarios-abound-as-high-school-football-regular-season-ends-5517938?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/nuggets-celebrate-first-nba-championship-with-banner-rings-and-119-107-win-over-the-lakers-5516376?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Nuggets Celebrate Last Season&#8217;s NBA \u200dChampionship\u2014Beat Lakers<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/25\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/sports\/nuggets-celebrate-first-nba-championship-with-banner-rings-and-119-107-win-over-the-lakers-5516376?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!--\/$-->\n  <\/div>\n<p>Standing at an impressive 6-foot-7,\u2064 Howard, \u2062affectionately known as Hondo, played nearly 1,900 regular-season games and three postseason games from 1958 \u2063to 1973. He also had brief \u2064managerial stints with the \u200cSan Diego Padres and the New York Mets.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Mets described Howard\u2064 as an intimidating figure on the field but\u200c also as &#8220;The Gentle Giant&#8221; due to his kind and generous nature. He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">made significant contributions<\/a> as a coach and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/phillies-fire-supervisor-joe-girard-after-poor-begin-to-season\/\" title=\"Phillies Fire Supervisor Joe Girard After Poor Begin to Season\">interim manager<\/a> for the team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:816px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>  Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Frank \u2063Howard on March 27, 1962.\u2062 (Jim Kerlin\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bosman, who had recently spoken with Howard,\u200b expressed\u200c his shock at the news \u200bof\u2062 his passing. He praised Howard&#8217;s impact both on\u200b and off the field, describing him as \u2063a mentor who taught \u200chis teammates how to carry themselves as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/source-tells-cnn-if-mlb-didnt-move-all-star-game-media-would-have-hounded-players\/\" title=\"Source Tells CNN If MLB Didn\u2019t Move All-Star Game, Media Would Have Hounded Players\">professional baseball players<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Howard&#8217;s\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/frank-howard-former-all-star-home-run-champ-and-world-series-winner-dies-at-87\/\" title=\"Frank Howard, 87, former All-Star, Home Run Champ, and World Series Winner, passes away.\">impressive career included\u2064 leading<\/a> the \u200bAmerican League in home runs twice and holding\u200c the record for the \u2062most home runs\u200b in Washington baseball history. In 2016, he was honored\u200b by\u2063 the\u200b Nationals and inducted into their ring of honor.<\/p>\n<p>Nationals general manager \u200cMike \u200dRizzo expressed his deep \u200drespect for \u200bHoward, highlighting his contributions as\u2062 both a player and a human being. Rizzo emphasized \u200bHoward&#8217;s willingness to share his knowledge and wisdom with others.<\/p>\n<p>With his\u2062 towering\u2064 presence and\u200b exceptional skills, Howard was a force\u200d to be reckoned with as an\u2064 outfielder and first baseman. Despite the team&#8217;s struggles during certain \u2063seasons, Howard consistently delivered\u2062 as their best hitter.<\/p>\n<p>Teammates recall Howard&#8217;s \u2062calm demeanor and his ability to lead\u2063 by example. His impact extended beyond his powerful swing, as he always carried \u200chimself\u2064 with grace and composure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Stephen\u200d Whyno<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were some of\u200c Frank Howard&#8217;s notable contributions to the teams\u2064 he played for?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Ward\u2062 the Giant,\u2063 was a force\u200b to be reckoned with on the baseball field. His towering presence and powerful swing made him one of the most feared sluggers of his time. Howard&#8217;s contribution to the game of baseball and\u2063 his impact on\u2063 the teams he played for will forever\u2064 be remembered.<\/p>\n<p>Born on August 8, 1936, in \u2062Columbus, Ohio, \u2064Howard showed \u200bpromise in baseball from a young age.\u2063 He attended Ohio \u2063State University, where he excelled as a basketball player as well. However, it was his talent on the baseball diamond \u2063that caught the attention of professional scouts.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 1958, Howard made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He quickly established himself as a power hitter, garnering attention\u2064 for his \u200cability to hit mammoth home runs. Howard&#8217;s performance on the field helped the Dodgers win \u2062the World\u2063 Series in 1963, solidifying his place as a baseball \u2063legend.<\/p>\n<p>After his time \u2064with the Dodgers, Howard joined \u200dthe \u200bWashington Senators in \u20641965. He spent seven fruitful seasons with the \u200dteam, captivating\u200c fans with his impressive home runs and strong \u2063work ethic. Howard&#8217;s contributions \u200bto the Senators and his impact on the community did not go unnoticed. He became an idol to\u200b many aspiring young baseball players and inspired them to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>In 1972, Howard&#8217;s\u200c career took him to the Texas\u200d Rangers, where he continued to make a significant impact. He hit the first\u200c home run at the \u2062newly built Arlington Stadium, further \u200dcementing his \u2064place in baseball history. Howard&#8217;s time with the Rangers showcased not only his exceptional athleticism\u2062 but\u2064 also his \u2062leadership qualities and dedication\u200d to the game.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout\u2063 his career, \u2062Howard earned numerous accolades and\u2064 honors, including four All-Star selections and two home run\u2063 titles.\u200c His remarkable power and ability to hit for distance made him a true legend of the game. But\u200d it was his humility and kindness off \u2062the field\u200b that endeared him to fans, teammates, and opponents alike.<\/p>\n<p>Frank Howard&#8217;s legacy extends beyond his statistics \u200cand accomplishments \u200cas \u2064a baseball player. He was a beloved figure in \u2062the \u200cbaseball community, \u2062known for his generosity and\u200b willingness to give back. Even after retiring from\u2062 the game, Howard remained involved in baseball\u200d as a coach and mentor to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nba-in-ongoing-business-discussions-with-chinese-propaganda-network\/\" title=\"NBA In \u2018Ongoing Business Discussions\u2019 With Chinese Propaganda Network\">young players<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On November 19, 2023, the baseball world mourned the loss of \u200bFrank Howard.\u2063 His passing leaves a void in \u2064the hearts of fans and the baseball community \u2062as a \u2064whole.\u200d However, his\u200b impact<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frank Howard, a four-time All-Star and World Series champion with the Dodgers in 1963, has passed away at 87. The Washington Nationals were notified of his death by his family. Howard, known for his 382 home runs, had a remarkable career in the major leagues. 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