Subject(s): Frank Howard Sport: Baseball Location: Washington Nationals, Nationals Park, Washington DC (Originally sited outside Center Field Gate. Moved to Home Plate Gate in 2015) Unveiled: 12/4/2009 Sculptor: Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Inscribed on plinth: FRANK OLIVER HOWARD. "HONDO". Frank Howard played for the Washington Senators from 1965 through 1971. One of the most physically intimidating hitters in baseball history Howard was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1960. He led the American League in home runs twice and in slugging average, runs batted in and walks once. His 237 home runs as a Washington Senator is a team record. Frank Oliver Howard ©2009, Omri Amrany, Sculptor. Commissioned and owned by the DC Creates Public Art Program, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Links: Sculptor