Biographical details | |
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Born | Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. | January 3, 1942
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.