Charles Louis Howley is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He spent his first two seasons with the Chicago Bears, who selected him seventh overall in the 1958 NFL draft, and played the remainder of his career for the Cowboys. Recognized as an original member of the Doomsday Defense, Howley received six Pro Bowl and five first-team All-Pro selections, while appearing in two consecutive Super Bowls and winning Super Bowl VI. Howley was also named the MVP of Super Bowl V and is the only player on a losing team to receive the award. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
Chuck Howley, American football player
On June 28, in the year 1936, Chuck Howley, American football player. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 28, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 28, 1936 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 March 2026.
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