| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 2, 1948 Humboldt, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1968–1970 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972 | White Station HS (TN) |
| 1973–1975 | Morehead State (LB/WR/RB) |
| 1976–1977 | Ottawa |
| 1978–1982 | Kansas (assistant) |
| 1984–1985 | Los Angeles Express (WR/ST) |
| 1986–1996 | Tennessee–Martin |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 60–81 |
| Tournaments | 1–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Gulf South Coach of The Year (1988) | |
Howard Donald McLeary (born January 2, 1948) is an American politician and former college football player and coach. He was a member of the Tennessee Senate representing the 27th district, which is composed of Madison, Gibson, and Carroll counties.[1]