Wilbur Howard Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Wilbur Howard Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Wilbur Howard:

Wilbur Howard (full name: Wilbur Leon Howard; no nicknames) played outfielder and pinch hitter from 1973 until 1978 for the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros. He played for the Brewers in 1973 and Astros from 1974 - 1978. Over 6 seasons, he played 466 games, hit 6 home runs, drove in 149 runs, and stole 60 bases. Born on January 8, 1949 in Lowell, NC, Howard stands 6' 2" and weighs 170 lb. He attended Holbrook (Lowell, NC) high school and was drafted by the Seattle Pilots in the 19th round of the 1968 amateur draft. His debut was on September 4, 1973 and he played his final game on September 30, 1978. Over his career, Howard made $54,500. Common misspellings of his name include Wilbur Leon wilber Wilbur Howard howie.