American baseball player and coach, Frank Howard, has sadly passed away at the age of 87. We explore the cause of his death, net worth and love life.
Frank Howard popularly known as Hondo played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchises.
He was one of most physically intimidating players in the sport. He was Howard was 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighed between 275 to 290 pounds (125 to 132 kg).
His death has left many especially his family and friends in a sad mood. Social media has been filled with sympathetic messages to his family.
Following this incident, we dig into the cause of his death, net worth and love life of Frank Howard.
What was the cause of Frank Howard’s death?
The former Metz manager died on Monday, 30th October 2023 at the age of 87. He died as a result of complications from stroke.
His family released a statement announcing the sad demise of the American baseball player and coach.
Major League Baseball released a statement paying tribute to the Baseball Legend. They said, “Growing up a baseball fan in Washington D.C., Frank Howard was my hero,” Mark Lerner, the Nationals’ owner.”
“The towering home runs he hit into the stands at RFK Stadium gave him the nickname ‘Capital Punisher,’ but I’ll always remember him as a kind and gentle man.”
“The entire Lerner family would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to Frank’s family during this difficult time. The world of baseball has truly lost a giant.”
His former team, Metz, also paid tribute to him. They wrote, “Despite his size, Howard was known to all as ‘The Gentle Giant.
“He was known throughout the organization as one of the most kind and generous individuals.”
Frank Oliver Howard was inducted into the Nationals’ Ring of Honor in 2016.
What was Frank Howard’s net worth?
According to reports online, the Former Metz manager had an estimated net worth between $1 – $5 million. He made considerable amount of his money from his baseball career.
Who is Frank Howard’s wife; was Frank Howard married?
The American baseball player and manager was a married man and hence had a wife before his sad demise.
Interestingly, Frank Howard got married twice. She got married to Carol Johanski in 1958. She was a Secretary who worked at the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
He went to have six children Carol. Unfortunately, Howard’s marriage with Carol Johanski came to an end.
In 1991, Howard got married to Dona. His second wife, Dona, was born on 30th July 1953. He met her in 1986 and four later they got married
She graduated from George C. Marshall High School in 1971 and began her career as an administrative assistant to Georgia Congressman John James Flynt, Jr.
Tragically, she passed away on March 13, 2016, following an 18-month battle with cancer.
How many children did Frank Howard have?
Thankfully, Frank had six children with his first wife, Carol. He had three boys and three girls. Their names are Catherine, Mary, Rebecca, Tim, Mitch and Daniel.
He also had a handful of grandchildren and great grand children.