Howard had learned how to be a Catcher, but with Yogi Berra in tow, he was used as a backup there. He would receive playing time in the 1950s, either as a backup in the Outfield or occasionally at First Base. Playing for the Yankees gave him national attention, and he would be regularly named to the All-Star games despite not having a central position. New York won the World Series in 1956 and 1958, but by 1961, he was finally set to take up the Catcher's position on a regular basis.
Howard again helped the Yanks win the World Series in 1961 and 1962, and in 1963, when he had his career-high 28 Home Runs, would win the American League MVP. Howard’s nine-year streak of All-Star Games ended in 1965, and he finished his career in 1968 with two final years as a Red Sox.
He would later win two more World Series rings with the Yankees as a Coach in 1977 and 1978.
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