Frank Howard, a towering power hitter for the Washington Senators during the 1960s, has died at the age of 87.
Howard’s death was announced by the Washington Nationals, A spokesperson for the team said that Howard’s family notified the Nationals about his death on Monday,
We are deeply saddened to share that Washington Senators legend Frank Howard has passed away at the age of 87. We join Frank’s loved ones in mourning.Howard, nicknamed “Hondo,” “The Capital Punisher” and the “Washington Monument,” was a four-time All-Star. He was the National League Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers in 1960 and helped Los Angeles to a World Series title three years later.
Howard was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 1936. He attended South High School in Columbus and later went to The Ohio State University.
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