Jack Howell (footballer)
| Jack Howell | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1924 | ||
| Date of death | 12 June 1994 (aged 69) | ||
| Original team(s) | Chelsea | ||
| Debut | 16 May 1942, Carlton vs. South Melbourne, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1942–1954 | Carlton | 137 (246) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jack E. "Chooka" Howell (31 August 1924 – 12 June 1994), nicknamed "Chooka" (as was his father) from his distinctive gait, was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Three generations of grand final players
He has the distinction of being a member of the only three-generation set of participants in a VFL/AFL Grand Final.
His father Jack P. "Chooka" Howell played for South Melbourne, against Collingwood, in the 1918 Grand Final.
This Jack "Chooka" Howell played for Carlton, against Essendon, in the 1947 Grand Final.
His son, Scott Howell played for Carlton, against Collingwood, in the 1981 Grand Final.
External links
- Jack Howell's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Howell at AustralianFootball.com
- Blueseum Biography Jack "Chooka" Howell
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Categories:
- 1924 births
- 1994 deaths
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)
- Carlton Football Club players
- John Nicholls Medal winners
- Oakleigh Football Club players
- Oakleigh Football Club coaches
- Chelsea Football Club (Australia) players
- All-Australians (1953–1988)
- Australian rules biography, 1920s birth stubs