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FILE - Former Washington Senators player Frank Howard looks on during a pregame ceremony at Nationals Park, Aug. 26, 2016, in Washington. Former major leaguer Howard has died at the age of 87. A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals confirmed the team was informed of Howard's death Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, by his family. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

LOVERRO: Howard was a baseball inspiration when hope was hard to come by

By Thom Loverro

Slugger Frank Howard of Washington Senators working out before game with Detroit Tigers on May 18, 1968. Howard later hit two homeruns in game and set a major league homerun record. (AP Photo/AQ) **FILE**

Senators legend, All-Star slugger Frank Howard dies at 87

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

“What a Baseball Manager Does”

LOVERRO: Ted Williams, the Senators and a father-son summer to remember

By Thom Loverro

In this Sept. 30, 1971 file photo, Washington Senator fans lean over the dugout to shake hands with Washington's Dave Nelson (15) before fans storm the field in the ninth inning of the Washington Senators farewell appearance at RFK Stadium. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: A half-century ago, the lights went out on baseball in Washington

By Thom Loverro

Syracuse's Frank Howard (23) reacts after a basket against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Syracuse suspends Frank Howard on eve of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press

Slugger Frank Howard of Washington Senators working out before game with Detroit Tigers on May 18, 1968. Howard later hit two homeruns in game and set a major league homerun record. (AP Photo/AQ) **FILE**

Frank Howard’s power rampage helped fuel icon status 50 years ago

By Thom Loverro

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj (21), of Slovakia, dunks against TCU during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game in Detroit, Friday, March 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Syracuse tops TCU 57-52 to advance again in NCAA Tournament

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Howard leads Syracuse past Pitt 59-45

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

Syracuse dominates inside for 72-58 win over Colgate

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

Syracuse survives without Tyus Battle to defeat Toledo 72-64

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

Tyus Battle’s career high leads Syracuse over Iona

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) and Anthony Rendon (6) and others celebrate their 15-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman now all-time D.C. home run leader

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Syracuse's Dajuan Coleman, right, passes the ball under pressure from Eastern Michigan's Tim Bond, center, and Baylee Steele, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)

Syracuse cruises to 105-57 win over Eastern Michigan

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

Slugger Frank Howard hit 237 home runs for the Washington Senators from 1965 to 1971. Howard will be inducted into the Washington Nationals Ring of Honor Friday at Nationals Park. (Associated Press)

Frank Howard, former Washington Senators slugger, was a gentle giant, but fearsome at the plate

By Thom Loverro

** FILE ** A view of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Frank Howard, Republican, enters race for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District

By Carleton Bryant - The Washington Times

**FILE** Darryl Hill of Kenilworth, Md., is pictured in 1961, when he starred on the Navy plebe team, scoring seven touchdowns, before transferring to Maryland. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: 50 years ago, Darryl Hill broke through barrier at Maryland

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is seen in the dugout before the start of the fourth inning in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FENNO: Davey Johnson not crazy to wait for Nats’ bats to come around

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 30, 1971 file photo, Washington Senator fans lean over the dugout to shake hands with Washington's Dave Nelson (15) before fans storm the field in the ninth inning of the Washington Senators farewell appearance at RFK Stadium. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

HELLER: Yankees stir memories of RFK fan-demonium

By Dick Heller - The Washington Times

Drug dealer avoids jail in daughter’s killing

By Jim McElhatton