[johnny7]

I remember when the Yanks picked him up at the tail-end of his career. Great defensive catcher with the O's who could take you deep. Teamed-up with Andy Etchebarren early on with those great, Baltimore teams.

Kind'a like a Baltimore Ellie Howard.

[MikefromOhio]

yeah.

[AlexandriaDuke]

Kind'a like a Baltimore Ellie Howard.

This is very sad for me. I loved that guy. But, on the field he was no Elston Howard.

He wore a MLB uniform for 38 years. Is that a record?

I know for sure he holds the record for most autographs.

[Mr. Buzzcut]

As I recall, the O's traded him to NY in the Tippy Martinez/Scott McGregor/Rick Dempsey deal. Good deal for the O's.

Sad that Ellie, a fine organization man who lived for the sport, had to leave with the team he loves in such disarray.