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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.
15 Interesting Facts About Harry Howell
A Hockey Hall of Famer and Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, Harry Howell was a New York Rangers legend who played 25 professional seasons and holds the team record for most games played.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#3
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenseman in 1967.
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He holds the record for most games played for the New York Rangers, with 1,160.
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His jersey number 3 was retired by the New York Rangers on February 22, 2009.
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He played in the NHL and WHA for a combined 25 professional seasons.
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He played 1,411 NHL games and 170 WHA games during his career.
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He was named a First Team All-Star in 1967.
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He played in seven NHL All-Star Games throughout his career.
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He briefly served as captain of the New York Rangers for two seasons, starting in 1955.
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He famously predicted that Bobby Orr would "own" the Norris Trophy after he won it in 1967.
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He won a Memorial Cup with the Guelph Biltmores in 1952.
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He won a Stanley Cup as a scout for the Edmonton Oilers in 1990.
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He transitioned into a player-coach role for the New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights during the 1973-74 WHA season.
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When he left the NHL, he had played more games as a defenseman than anyone else in league history.
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He resigned as head coach of the Minnesota North Stars after only 11 games in the 1978-79 season.
About Harry Howell
Henry Vernon "Harry" Howell was a stalwart, stay-at-home defenseman who starred for the New York Rangers for 17 seasons. A Hockey Hall of Famer and Norris Trophy winner in 1967, he played a total of 25 professional seasons in the NHL and WHA. His number 3 jersey was retired by the Rangers, where he holds the franchise record for most games played.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1979
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1967
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First Team All-Star
1967
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Most Games Played for New York Rangers
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Stanley Cup (as scout)
1990
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Harry Howell.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 3
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Died: 3/9/2019
Career Stats
Seasons: 25
Goals: 101
Assists: 360
Points: 461
Teams: 8
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
New York Rangers Oakland Seals California Golden Seals Los Angeles Kings New York Golden Blades Jersey Knights San Diego Mariners Calgary Cowboys
Harry Howell played for 8 different teams during his 25 seasons career.