Jack Howell (footballer)
| Jack Howell |
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| Personal information |
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| Date of birth |
31 August 1924 |
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| Date of death |
12 June 1994(1994-06-12) (aged 69) |
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| Original team(s) |
Chelsea |
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| Debut |
16 May 1942, Carlton
v. South Melbourne, at Princes Park |
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| Height/Weight |
192 cm, 91 kg |
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| Playing career1 |
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| Years |
Club |
Games (Goals) |
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| 1942-1954 |
Carlton |
137 (246) |
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1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1954 season. |
| Career highlights |
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Jack E. "Chooka" Howell (31 August 1924 – 12 June 1994), nicknamed "Chooka" (as was his father) from his distinctive gait, was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Three generations of Grand Final players
He has the distinction of being a member of the only three-generation set of participants in a VFL/AFL Grand Final.
His father Jack P. "Chooka" Howell played for South Melbourne, against Collingwood, in the 1918 Grand Final.
This Jack "Chooka" Howell played for Carlton, against Essendon, in the 1947 Grand Final.
His son, Scott Howell played for Carlton, against Collingwood, in the 1981 Grand Final.
External links
1947 Sporting Life Team of the Year |
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1948 Sporting Life Team of the Year |
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1949 Sporting Life Team of the Year |
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1953 Sporting Life Team of the Year |
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