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3 Elston Howard cards in Dad’s binder, all from 2026 Panini Prizm. That includes 1 serial-numbered card.

3
Cards in binder
$0.25
Starting at
/299
Rarest print
★ RAREST · /299
Elston Howard 2026 Panini Prizm Prizms Red #201 /299 (front)
BEST CARD
Elston Howard 2026 Panini Prizm Prizms Blue Ice #201 (front)
BEST CARD
Elston Howard 2026 Panini Prizm #201 (front)
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📣 DAD’S TAKEON ELSTON HOWARD

Two forgettable seasons batting .178 and .241 get the glossy Prizm treatment decades later because Howard handled pitchers like a sage. Boston acquired a 38-year-old defensive specialist who caught his way to a pennant despite hitting like a pitcher. Now he shows up in base Prizm looking competent behind the plate when the bat had already retired. Cards honor the glove work nobody remembers over the Yankees glory everyone does.

ABOUT ELSTON HOWARD

Elston Howard played in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball from 1948 through 1968, primarily for the New York Yankees, though he also played for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Boston Red Sox. He was the first black player to play for the Yankees. A 12-time All-Star, Howard won the AL MVP in 1963 and earned two Gold Glove Awards in 1963 and 1964. On August 3, 1967, Howard was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Pete Magrini and a player to be named later. He was the starting catcher for the Boston Red Sox during the second half of their Impossible Dream season of 1967, and while his batting skills were gone by then, he was still an excellent defensive catcher and received much credit for achieving great results with a young and not particularly talented pitching staff as the Red Sox lost the World Series in seven games. He returned for a final season with Boston in 1968 before being released by the Red Sox on October 29, 1968. This 2026 Prizm collection features Howard in Red Sox colors from his twilight seasons.

FREQUENTLY ASKED: ELSTON HOWARD CARDS

What is the most valuable Elston Howard card in Dad's binder?

The 2026 Prizm Prizms Blue Ice #201, at $2.

What is the rarest Elston Howard card in Dad's binder?

The 2026 Prizm Prizms Red #201 numbered 247/299.

Does Dad have Elston Howard rookie cards?

Not right now. The earliest Elston Howard card here is the 2026 Prizm #201.

How much do Elston Howard cards cost here?

3 Elston Howard cards here, from $0.25 to $2. The cheapest is the 2026 Prizm #201.