Bob Howes
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Centre |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 4, 1943 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 16, 2026 (aged 83) Orillia, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Queen's |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1971 | BC Lions |
| 1972–1981 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
Robert Alexander Howes (January 4, 1943 – February 16, 2026) was a Canadian professional football offensive lineman who played fourteen seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), mainly for the Edmonton Eskimos.[1] He was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams with the Eskimos. Howes played college football and basketball at Queen's University, and has coached the Queen's Golden Gaels football team for many years, both as an assistant and as head coach. His son Beau Howes played quarterback for the Gaels during the 1990s. Bob Howes died in Orillia, Ontario on February 16, 2026, at the age of 83.[2][3]
References
- ^ Snelgrove, Brian (2010-08-22). "Team Retro Profile: Edmonton Eskimos". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
- ^ Five-time Grey Cup champion, former Queen’s head coach Bob Howes passes away
- ^ Robert Alexander Howes
External links
- Bob Howes at ProFootballArchives