Henry Howard (1871 – after 1906) was an English professional

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who played as a wing half. Born in

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, he had trials with Rotherham Town and

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before joining Sheffield United, for whom he made 48 appearances in

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. He went on to play 51 games in all competitions for Small Heath.

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1871 births Year of death missing Footballers from Rotherham English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Sheffield United F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Wisbech Town F.C. players English Football League players Place of death missing {{England-footy-midfielder-1870s-stub