Historical records matching Capt. Douglas Legate Howard, (USN)
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About Capt. Douglas Legate Howard, (USN)
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Douglas Legate Howard was an American naval officer and the head coach of the United States Naval Academy football team from 1911 until 1914.
Howard, the eldest son of Admiral Thomas Benton Howard, was born on February 11, 1885 in Annapolis, Maryland.
As a Lieutenant, Howard was named the 14th head football at the United States Naval Academy and he held that position for four seasons, from 1911 until 1914. His coaching record at Navy was 25–7–4.
Howard was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1906. He was commanding officer of USS Drayton (DD-23), USS Rowan (DD-64), and USS Bell (DD-95) during World War I.
Howard was awarded the Navy Cross for his distinguished service on patrol and convoy escort duty in waters infested with submarines and mines.
Howard retired in 1933 and died at Annapolis on December 14, 1936. USS Douglas L. Howard (DE-138) was named in his honor. The ship was launched 24 January 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. D. I. Thomas, daughter of Captain Howard; and commissioned 29 July 1943, Lieutenant Commander G. D. Kissam, USNR, in command.
Head coaching record Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Navy Midshipmen (Independent) (1911–1914) 1911 Navy 6–0–3 1912 Navy 6–3 1913 Navy 7–1–1 1914 Navy 6–3
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Douglas Legate Howard (February 11, 1885 – December 14, 1936) was a career naval officer and the head coach of the United States Naval Academy football team from 1911 until 1914.
Capt. Douglas Legate Howard, (USN)'s Timeline
1885 |
February 11, 1885
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Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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1927 |
January 22, 1927
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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1936 |
December 14, 1936
Age 51
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Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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USNA, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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