John Howell (halfback) explained

Number:49
Position:Halfback
Birth Date:4 December 1915
Birth Place:Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Death Place:Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:185
High School:Central (Nebraska)
College:Nebraska
Draftyear:1938
Draftround:9
Draftpick:77
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Rushing attempts
Statvalue2:7
Statlabel3:Rushing yards
Statvalue3:7
Pfr:HoweJo20

John Searl Howell (December 4, 1915  - June 28, 1946) was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

Howell was born on December 4, 1915, in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] He was struck and killed by lightning on June 28, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.[2]

Career

Howell was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the ninth round of the 1938 NFL draft and played that season with the team.[3] He played at the collegiate level at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Howell Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. News: John S. Howell, 30, Struck Fatally by Bolt of Lightning . June 29, 1946 . September 18, 2023 . . clipping . . 1 .
  3. Web site: 1938 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-25 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: John Howell Career Stats. NFL.com.