About Hugh Howie
Lived 1924 – 1958 (aged 33). Hugh Howie was a British association football player and journalist.
Hugh Howie (14 February 1924 – 14 January 1958) was a Scottish footballer who played for Newton Juniors, Hibernian and the Scotland national team.
Howie, born in Glasgow, was a defender and joined Hibernian from Newton Juniors in 1943 and remained at Easter Road for the remainder of his career. He was part of the Hibs team that won three League Championships in 1947–48, 1950–51 and 1951–52. He scored in his only Scotland cap, a 3–1 win over Wales in October 1948.
He was forced to retire from football in 1954 for medical reasons, having contracted tuberculosis.
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Who was Hugh Howie?
Scottish footballer (1924-1958)
When was Hugh Howie born?
Hugh Howie was born on 14 February 1924 in Glasgow.
When did Hugh Howie die?
Hugh Howie died on 14 January 1958 in Cambuslang.
What was Hugh Howie's occupation?
Hugh Howie was an association football player and journalist.
What nationality was Hugh Howie?
Hugh Howie was British.
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