Former Canary Steve Howe dies in car crash
April 28, 2006 - American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Canaries were saddened today by the news that former Canaries pitcher, and ex-major leaguer, Steve Howe died at the age of 48 when his pick-up truck rolled over in Coachella, California.
The left-handed closer was the Los Angeles Dodgers first-round pick in the 1979 draft. In his first season out of the University of Michigan, Howe set a then-record for the Dodgers recording 17 saves en route to winning Rookie of the Year honors. In 1981, Howe helped the Dodgers to win the World Series. In 12 seasons at the Major League level, Howe compiled a career record of 47-41 while saving 91 games.
After his Major League career ended in 1996, Howe came to the Canaries in 1997. In 12 relief appearances that season, Howe was 1-1 with a 1.98 ERA and one save. Howe held opponents to a paltry .170 batting average while pitching for the Canaries.
The Canaries will hold a moment of silence in remembrance of Howe prior to the team's exhibition game with the Sioux City Explorers on May 7.
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