Howard Ballard

Howard Louis Ballard (born November 3, 1963) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks.[1] Nicknamed "House" for his sturdy build, he played in four Super Bowls and was selected to two Pro Bowls while a member of the Bills. He played college football at Alabama A&M University.

Howard Ballard
No. 75
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1963-11-03) November 3, 1963
Ashland, Alabama
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
College:Alabama A&M
NFL Draft:1987 / Round: 11 / Pick: 283
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:170
Games Started:154
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

After breaking his leg in a game, which ended his career, Ballard worked as a sheriff's deputy in Clay County, Alabama. He eventually went back to school to finish his degree, and started coaching high school football in Pike County, Alabama. Today he works at bush hills academy being a girls gym coach.

References

  1. "Howard Ballard". Players Database. NFL. Retrieved June 9, 2013.


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