Bob Howes

Bio

Full name: Robert Howes

Preferred name: Bob

Born: Jan. 4, 1943 in Thornhill, ON (81 years old)

Drafted in 1966 as C by CGY
24th overall (6th position in 3rd round) from Queen's.

Last Season (1981) Vitals:
  • Player classification: Non-import
  • Height: 6′ 4″
  • Weight: 245 lbs
  • Position: C
  • Jersey: #53
Amateur Programs
  • Queen's
Programs listed in descending order attended. Help complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
14 Season Career

Active years: 1968–1981
Active teams (2):

  • BC 1968–1971
  • EDM 1972–1981

223 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 215 regular season games
  • 8 Grey Cup appearances (5 championship wins)
8 Grey Cup Appearances
Season/Team Position Jersey Regular
GP		 Playoff
GP		 Grey Cup
GP
14 seasons (2 teams)
(Rank: T70th,
99th percentile,
14 CFL seasons)		 215
(Rank: T268th,
97th percentile,
215 CFL games)		 0 8
1968 BC C 44 13 -- 0
1969 BC C 44 16 -- 0
1970 BC C 44 16 -- 0
1971 BC C 44 16 -- 0
1972 EDM C 53 16 -- 0
1973 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1974 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1975 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1976 EDM C 53 16 -- 0
1977 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1978 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1979 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1980 EDM C 53 16 -- 1
1981 EDM C 53 10 -- 1
  • 1973 Team Nominee (EDM) Most Outstanding Lineman
  • 1976 Team Nominee (EDM) Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman