| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1942 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Central Oklahoma (master's) |
| Playing career | |
| 1960–1963 | Arkansas |
| Position(s) | Offensive guard, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964 | Arkansas (OL) |
| 1965–1966 | Del City HS (OK) (assistant) |
| 1967 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (DL) |
| 1968–1976 | Central State (DC) |
| 1977–2002 | Central State / Central Oklahoma |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 161–106–6 |
| Tournaments | 5–3 (NAIA D-I playoffs) 2–3 (NCAA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 NAIA Division I National (1982) 2 LSC (1998–1999) | |
| Awards | |
| NAIA National Coach of the Year (1982)[1] 2× LSC North Coach of the Year (1997–1998) | |
Gary Howard (born January 3, 1942) is a former American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Central Oklahoma—from 1977 to 2002, compiling a career college football record of 161–106–6, four NAIA playoff appearances, three NCAA Division II playoff appearances, two conference championships, and a national championship.[2][3] He is winningest coach the history of the Central Oklahoma program.