Jay Canfield Howell (born November 26, 1955) is a former

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for the

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(1980),

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(1981),

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(1982–1984),

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(1985–1987),

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(1988–1992),

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(1993) and Texas Rangers (1994). He was selected in the 31st Round of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the last player selected and signed in that draft to play in the Major Leagues. Howell was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the

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. In the third game of the

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against the

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, Howell was ejected for having

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, an illegal substance, in his glove, though he said the only reason he used it was to get a better grip on the ball. He was suspended for three days, but it was shortened to two days. He was named to two American League All-Star Teams in 1985 and 1987 and the 1989 National League All-Star Team. He currently ranks 79th on the Major League Baseball Career Saves List (155) and 83rd on the Career Games Finished List (360).

Early years

Howell attended Fairview High School and the University of Colorado.

Coaching experience

Howell coached

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from 1998 to 2005 where he led the Matadors to two

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Titles. Major League player

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played for Howell.

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