Elston Howard Signed Photo. New York Yankees. JSAElston Howard Signed Photo. New York Yankees. JSA This 8" x 10" photo signed by Elston Howard is a powerful piece of baseball history. As the first African American player to wear the Yankees uniform, Howard broke barriers and became a 12 time All Star, MVP, and a cornerstone of the Yankees dynasty in the 1950s and '60s. Tragically, Howard passed away at just 51 years old, making his signature increasingly rare and highly sought after among serious