&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:John_Howard_lacrosse.jpg) Howard as head coach at Maryland | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1934 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | July 19, 2007 (aged 72) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Playing career | |
| 1954–1956 | Washington College |
| 1963–1967 | Washington Lacrosse Club |
| Position(s) | Attackman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1960–1961 | Maryland (freshman) |
| 1962–1965 | Maryland (asst.) |
| 1966–1969 | Maryland |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 32–7–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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John Douglas "Hezzy" Howard (December 12, 1934 – July 19, 2007) was an American educator and college lacrosse player and coach. He coached the University of Maryland lacrosse team from 1966 to 1969 and amassed a 32–7–1 record. He attended Washington College, where in 1956 he received the Jack Turnbull Award as the nation's best attackman. Howard was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1978. At the University of Maryland, Howard also taught as an English professor and held various posts in the school's English department including acting chairman from 1979 to 1980.