Bob Howard (American football)
Robert Lee "Bobby" Howard (November 24, 1944 – April 7, 2008) was an American football defensive back. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers, where he was a second-round selection in the 1967 Common Draft. He also played for the Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL).
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||
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| Born: | November 24, 1944 Tallulah, Louisiana | ||
| Died: | April 7, 2008 (aged 63) San Diego, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 174 lb (79 kg) | ||
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| College: | Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo, San Diego State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1967 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 | ||
| AFL draft: | 1965 / Round: 10 / Pick: 77 (by the Kansas City Chiefs)[1] | ||
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College career
Howard first played college football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he later transferred to San Diego State University, where he had been recruited by Don Coryell.
Personal
Howard married Barbara Howard after graduating from San Bernardino High School. They had three children, two girls and a boy. Bob Howard died of cancer on April 7, 2008.[2]
References
- "1965 AFL Draft". Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- Magee, Jerry (April 10, 2008). "Ex-Charger, Aztec Howard dies at 63". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved August 22, 2008.
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