Harry Howell (ice hockey)

Harry Howell
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1979
Howell with the New York Rangers in 1952
Born (1932-12-28)December 28, 1932
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Died March 9, 2019(2019-03-09) (aged 86)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for New York Rangers
California Golden Seals
Los Angeles Kings
New York Golden Blades
San Diego Mariners
Calgary Cowboys
Playing career 1952–1976

Henry Vernon Howell (December 28, 1932 – March 9, 2019) was a Canadian professional hockey player and longtime star for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played in the NHL and then the World Hockey Association (WHA) between 1952 and 1976. After his playing career Howell briefly worked as a coach in both leagues, as well as the general manager of the Cleveland Barons in the NHL during the 1977–78 season. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.