you're right tim and suzanne. my opening day was 1970,not 69'. we sat in the outfield listening to some drunk mutter "old lady lolich",over and over. lolich...
I wonder if that's the one he hit against the Angels off Andy Messersmith in 1970 ... it was in April, I think, and the Angels announcer that day (I live in...
Jack, Hondo's streak was 10 in six games, and it hasn't been matched since. And unlike today, he did it against quality pitching. Not against a bunch of...
Here is my Frank Howard tale, as it has nothing to do with him playing baseball, but more on a personal side to him. This may be a repeat to some on this list,...
Mike, Your story is very funny. I've been on this list for awhile but have never posted anything. Frank is my dad and your mentioning the Georgian Country...
I have met Hondo in Hagerstown and in Trenton. Went to a Thunder game last July and while we were leaving the park, Frank was coming down the stairs on the...
Art, Thanks for your great story, as you are right, they don't make them like Honda anymore. My best friend, also a Senator and Honda fan, got me as a...
Art, I was going to ask your connection to Howard, as I did figure out that you probably lived in the LA area and was a big fan of Howard, possibly. Thanks for...
give me a freakin break! there is no "biggest fan" of frank howard. do you realize how many people idolized that man? and many of us still love him today....
Hi everyone -- I just joined the group and look forward to hearing about your interest in the Senators. I was a fan of the expansion Senators and used to go...
Mike, thanks for sharing your story. I am the guy in CA who wanted to hear any of the people here who had stories or memories of Frank Howard, whether it be...
Catherine, Please say hello to your dad for all of us, particularly myself. I still consider myself to be your dad's biggest fan, except for his kids of...
Mike, you're right. I think when you mention Frank Howard today, most people think of him as a Washington Senator, and rightly so. He enjoyed his great homer...
I saw Frank play many times in Washington, and on television. I remember him laying down a bunt one time, trying for a hit -- I think he got it, but I don't...
As a baseball fan who admired Ted Williams, and just read a book about him (saying that despite his faults, was a real hero) I find it in poor taste. What team...
I have been a high school baseball coach for 28 years. I have worn #33 on my back every year I have beena coach. Frank Howard was and is what is good about...
Greg, When Hondo was younger and played with the Dodgers, he actually was not a bad runner OR fielder. He had one of the best arms in baseball while playing...
Any chance of the Twins or Marlins coming to Washington? With the Expos we are getting the worst team and worst minors in the league. And it seems paying top...
Thanks for your welcome, Art. Yes, I know Hondo was an all-around athlete, especially in his younger days. He was quite a basketball player at Ohio State, and...
Tim, Since I don't go to see the Orioles anymore, since 1994, my wife and I go are mini plan seat holders for the Frederick Keys and the Hagerstown Suns. I...
Catherine, Sorry for adding more kids to your family! LOL But I do remember your dad had a ton of kids and to me at age 11 or 12, it seemed to be 9! But the...
If, I remember right he wore # 9 before he switched to # 33, but it has been many years. Also, didn't he steal second base in the Major League Centennial All...
Yes, Hondo wore #9 from 1965 - 68, but had to switch when Ted Williams came to town in '69. I never knew why he chose 33, unless that was his age that year,...
I've enjoyed with great interest all the stories about Frank Howard that have been posted recently. Everyone has some great memories. Here's mine... short and...
I haven't been to an Orioles game since 1986 and then it was only because they had a team of Senators as the opposition for Old Timers Day. They ahve been...
Terry, I remember watching that All-Star Game in '69 at a friend's home in California. When Hondo made that error in the top of the first inning, my friend...
