He later managed the San Diego Padres and the Mets.Credit...Hy Peskin/Getty Images Frank Oliver Howard was born on Aug. 8, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio. His father, John, was a machinist. His mother ...

He spent a brief time as a manager, with the San Diego Padres in 1981 and the New York Mets in 1983. "Frank Howard was one of the most intimidating figures to ever wear a Mets uniform," the team ...

(AP) — Frank Howard, a four-time All-Star who slugged ... with the San Diego Padres in 1981 and the New York Mets in 1983. Bosman, who last spoke with Howard two weeks ago and called the news ...

Frank Howard, a four-time All-Star who slugged 382 ... with the San Diego Padres in 1981 and the New York Mets in 1983. Howard led the American League in home runs twice, in 1968 and ‘70 ...

“Frank Howard was one of the most intimidating figures to ever wear a Mets uniform,” the team said in a statement. “Despite his size, Howard was known to all as `The Gentle Giant.

Frank Howard, the behemoth slugger known for his ... and Howard took over as manager of the New York Mets for 116 games in 1983 when Bamberger stepped aside from that job, as well.

Frank Howard, a star two-sport athlete at South High ... and had a brief stint as manager of the New York Mets. He spent many seasons in his hometown, working with the Triple A Columbus Clippers.

He spent a brief time as a manager, with the San Diego Padres in 1981 and the New York Mets in 1983. "Frank Howard was one of the most intimidating figures to ever wear a Mets uniform," the team ...