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I'm not sure who's he's referring to by "Junior"? Can anyone help me out 😂

Do you have starting lineup? What’s the price?

Not many today's baseball fans understand that now a days the baseballs bounce so much higher than years gone by, equipment they use is much better, training is more scientific, playing fields are smaller, artificial grass, than in the likes of so many greats were playing. It's not ever fair to compare. But back then they played hurt, had regular jobs off season. No players back then were the real deal, not like today's players. Not even any comparison whatsoever. I never watch them play anymore, can't afford to go to a game, with everyone's high salaries.

I remember watching Frank Howard hitting fungoes DEEP into the centerfold bleachers at Yankee Stadium when he was a coach for the Brewers in the late 70's. It was the MOST AWESSSSSSOME DISPLAY OF STRENGTH IVE EVER SEEN ! He just tossed the ball up with one hand and whacked it about 420 - 440 feet with VERY LITTLE EFFORT !! To this day it still seems LIKE A DREAM when I think about it . That man was RIDICULOUSLY STRONG - its NO WONDER he has some of the longest homers ever hit !

This is HILARIOUS AND PRICELESS AT THE SAME TIME and coming from Frank Howard you know it AINT NO BULLSHIT !

What a great baseball mind, and a class act through and through. And what a hulk of a man. One of the biggest to ever play the game. Rest in peace Hondo!

Nice stories from Frank. He and Mick could crush the ball.

I always loved hearing Frank. I was fortunate to have started watching or listening baseball in 1951, Mickey's rookie year. I watched every game I could then, and staid a huge Baseball fan and to this day. We went to the Stadium often. Ive never seen a player to compare to Mantle since. Switch hitter, longest HR hitter next to Ruth. Fastest player even on damaged knees. Great base stealer and amazing outfielder. I've never heard a sound comparable to when Mantle hit the ball. I wish fans today could experience Mickey Mantle. Oh, he played in a Stadium that was 463 feet in his power alley. When the Babe played, that wall was 495 feet. 😂 and the baseball was suped up at least 3 times starting in 1969.

Saw Frank play in AAA ball in Spokane in 60 and he hit a laser shot over center field wall at 410 ft. Hardest ball I have ever seen hit

That’s great! Love the stories!

Rest in peace Mr. Howard.

Met Frank in the Liquor business in D.C. just a fine gentleman 😊👍👈🙏

Frank talks a lot like Joe Biden.

RIP Frank Howard. So glad that I got to see you play for the Senators 😂

RIP Capitol Punisher

Frank Howard, a hugely popular giant of a man who singlehandedly elevated Washington baseball from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, has died, the Nationals announced on Monday October 30, 2023. He was 87. Though Howard never guided the Washington Senators to the postseason, he was an All-Star four times, had two top-5 finishes in MVP voting and won two home run crowns during his time with the club from 1965-71. Howard, who stood 6-foot-7 and weighed more than 250 pounds during his heyday, was aptly nicknamed “The Capital Punisher” and “The Washington Monument.” His mammoth home runs -- including a 500-foot shot at RFK Stadium in 1970 -- only added to his legend. He finished his career with 382 home runs, leading the Majors with 44 in 1968 and the American League with 44 in '70.

rest in peace to frank howard! although i never met him personally, i was always so proud to know he came into my dad’s store all these years ago. seemed like such a nice guy

Such a classy person...Telling the story of a fading Mantle. Respect to you Howard. RIP.

Rest In Peace Frank Howard. A giant of a gentleman. ⚾️🕊

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I just saw that Dick Cavett Show with Hank Aaron, Leo Durocher, Mickey Mantle and Tom Gorman. Mantle said Hank Aaron was the best all round player he ever saw, and that Frank Howard hit the ball harder than anyone.

I like the way he talked about Aaron adjusting his batting style to fit the ballpark. Too much pride to do that now - they'll go from .289 to .240 overnight and wonder why.

Frank Howard! Class Act!

Has a young boy growing up in Northern Virginia in the 60’s that man right there was a God to me!!!! Thank you Frank for making my childhood full of baseball and hero’s fun.

I met him at the coliseum playing for the Dodgers, I was twelve and he was a giant of a man to me.

Love the classic storytelling..love the sound of the laughter of those listening to him!👍💕🦅🇺🇲

Saw Frank play at RFK He had that huge strike zone and noone on that Senator team to back him up. Over 40 HRs a year and they were Bombs He hit one two seats from top of Stadium.Closest Anyone can from hitting one Out. Frank was the man on a poor team and too me, no one could hit like Frank. Great guy too.The trade for Claude Osteen, to Dodgers was a great movie in 1965. And in a pitchers era.

Went to many games to watch you hit tape measure bombs into the upper deck. Wonderful memories

Both from Bama: The great Willie Mays and Henry Aaron.

A remembrance of Big Frank Howard or "Hondo" as he was affectionally known is still in my memory. He played for the Detroit Tigers for the '72 & '73 seasons. Nobody wanted to pitch to him at Tiger Stadium and man, could he hit the ball a long way

Willie Hortons roomate

What a treat listening to our dear Frank Howard

2 500’ hrs in one game then 435’ shot plus 2 liners

Capital Punishment

Frank was no slouch.

PURE GOLD

1963 World Series, his line drive double off Ford hit the speakers in center field

I saw Frank Howard hit a home run one time where he was fooled on a breaking pitch and dropped his back hand off the bat and hit the ball out with only his lead arm on the bat. Never seen anyone do that since.

A Pittsburgh Pirate named Rennie Stennett went 7 for 7 against the Cubs on 9/16/75,now that’s a day at bat.

Frank Howard was my idol! When the Nationals started playing in DC they played at RFK. They repainted the seats white where Howard's home runs landed. It was awesome. I recall an interview with him and he was asked about how he felt about the seats being painted white to represent his towering Homer's. He responded with it was wonderful, they painted one green everytime I struck out. What a great man.

Sharp as a tack. That was the date. But Frank sells himself short. He was having a great spring. Batting .350 on that date.

yeah, I talked with Frank Howard in Kansas City in 1965! he let me take his picture! Eddie Brinkman told me not to get to close to him! really, how could I!!?! Howard was so BIG, I needed distance to keep him in the picture! the net year I saw him hit a Home Run in RFK! I swear, the ball never got over 12 feet high and made A BIG OL' DENT in the scoreboard!

I sent Frank Howard a letter in the mail asking some questions about playing for the Senators in the 1960's, and a couple weeks later (A couple days ago), he called me and answered any question I asked. There's something pleasant about his voice, and it was great to hear his insights on some things that interest me about 1960's baseball from the most physically intimidating player of his time. I'll never forget the phone calls I have with former MLB players.

Frank Howard was not a shabby hitter himself. He was known to put the ball way up into the seats when he needed to.

I remember seeing Frank Howard hitting a line drive HR into the first 1st or 2nd row of left center o TV. It may have gotten 10 ‘ off the ground. 😳😮

I saw Frank playing baseball in 1962 during winter. During practice, he gave me quite a scare when he reached over the chain link at the spot where I was standing, as if trying to reach a ball hit that way. It was just a joke that frightened me a little bit, but Mr. Howard was laughing non-stop. He was a very congenial man.

I saw Frank upclose during warm ups in 1971 Yankee Stadium- I was 11 years old- My dad was a 6"4 Irish Cop in NYC- when I saw Frank I saw a man who was bigger than my own Dad, I did not know that was possible- a memory I will never forget.

I remember when I was a kid the Bisons were playing an exhibition game against the Washington Senators at War Memorial Stadium where they later would film the Natural. He left the game early, changed into his civvies and took a seat behind the plate. I approached and asked for an autograph and he waved me off. He may have been a great player but couldn’t be bothered to sign an autograph. Amazing what you remember.

This is what baseball has been missing… the story of baseball being told by the guys that played!!

This is an amazing video. Ty