About Howie Tipton
Lived 1911 – 1966 (aged 54). Howie Tipton was an American american football player.
Howard Durward Tipton (April 19, 1911 – March 19, 1966) was an American football player.
Tipton was born in 1911 in Los Angeles and attended Belmont High School. At USC, he saw limited action as a halfback and did not letter through his junior year. As a senior, he was moved to the running guard and defensive back positions where he saw regular playing time on the 1932 USC Trojans football team that compiled a perfect 10–0 and won the national championship.
He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a guard, back, and end for the Chicago Cardinals from 1933 to 1937. He appeared in 51 NFL games, 31 as a starter. He scored a touchdown during the 1944 season.
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Who was Howie Tipton?
American football player (1911-1966)
When was Howie Tipton born?
Howie Tipton was born on 19 April 1911 in Los Angeles.
When did Howie Tipton die?
Howie Tipton died on 19 March 1966.
What was Howie Tipton's occupation?
Howie Tipton was an american football player.
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Howie Tipton was American.
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