Overview

• Baseball legend Frank Howard, known for his towering home runs and magnanimous presence, dies at the age of 87.
• Howard was beloved not just for his legendary home run record, but also for his warmth and humanity, making him a beacon and cherished symbol for Washington's long-disenfranchised baseball fans.
• Howard's intimidating physical presence stood in stark contrast to his kind demeanor which made him an adored figure within the Washington baseball community.
• Howard's stature in Washington's baseball history is commemorated with seats painted a different color in RFK’s left field upper deck, marking his most impressive home runs.
• Howard's impact spread beyond his life as a player. After his playing days, he spent over two decades as a major league coach, using his platform to teach stints of life wisdom along with baseball skills.
• Despite the Senators' continued losses and eventual move to Texas, Howard remained committed to giving his best on and off the field, further endearing him to Washington fans.