About John Howell
Lived 1915 – 1946 (aged 30). John Howell was an American american football player.
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. He was struck and killed by lightning on June 28, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
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. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Nebraska.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Howell?
American football halfback (1915-1946)
When was John Howell born?
John Howell was born on 4 December 1915.
When did John Howell die?
John Howell died on 28 June 1946.
What was John Howell's occupation?
John Howell was an american football player.
What nationality was John Howell?
John Howell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Howell (halfback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Howell. https://biography.guide/john-howell-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Howell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-howell-american-football-player/.
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