during the second half of the tour. At county level he was a stylish batsman and excellent fielder. Post-cricket After his cricketing career ended, Howard entered the family textile business. He retired in 1976 and moved to the Isle of Man where he died on 31 May 1979, aged 54. References External links CricketArchive stats Cricinfo player profile 1925 births 1979 deaths England Test cricketers England Test cricket captains English cricketers Lancashire cricketers Lancashire cricket captains People educated at Rossall School People from Hyde, Greater Manchester Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers North v South cricketers Free Foresters cricketers Gentlemen cricketers