Verdun Howell
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| Birth | 16 June 1936 , Tasmania |
| Recruited from | City-South, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1958, St Kilda vs. , at |
| Team(s) | St Kilda (1958-1968)
159 games, 55 goals |
| Coaching career¹ | |
| Team(s) | Richmond reserves |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
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Verdun John Howell (born 16 June 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer in the VFL (now AFL).
Howell made his VFL debut with St Kilda in 1958 after being signed on from Tasmania in 1953. He played on the half forward line initially, then later as a half back before playing with the Saints as a full back. Later in his career he spent some time in the forward line, once booting nine goals against Hawthorn. He was vice captain to Darrel Baldock for several seasons.
Howell was inducted to the Saints inaugural Hall of Fame in 2003.He played 159 games and kicked 55 goals.
[edit] References
- St Kilda Hall of Fame Profile
- Player profile at Tasmanian Football Legends
- Tasmanian Team of the Century profile
| Preceded by Neil Roberts |
Brownlow Medallist (tied with Bob Skilton) 1959 |
Succeeded by John Schultz |
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