Frank Howard
American football player and coach, college athletics administrator
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Q: Who is Frank Howard?
A: Frank Howard, Jr. was an American college football player and coach. He played college football at Alabama and Auburn Universities and coached at the University of Alabama.
Q: Where did Frank Howard coach?
A: Howard coached college football at Clemson University for 30 years, from 1940 to 1969.
Q: What is Frank Howard known for?
A: Howard is best known for his tenure as the head coach of the Clemson Tigers football team. He led the Tigers to four conference championships and a national championship appearance in 1959.
Q: What is Frank Howard's coaching record?
A: During his 30-year coaching career at Clemson, Howard compiled a record of 165–118–12. He is the winningest coach in Clemson football history and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
Q: What is Frank Howard's impact on Clemson University?
A: Howard's impact on Clemson University is profound. He transformed the Clemson football program into a national contender and his legacy is still celebrated today. The Clemson Tigers' football stadium, Memorial Stadium, is commonly referred to as "Death Valley" in honor of Howard's teams that were known for their toughness and tenacity.