Robert Lee "Bobby" Howard (November 24, 1944 – April 7, 2008) was an American football defensive back. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers, where he was a second-round selection in the 1967 Common Draft. He also played for the Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL). College career Howard first played college football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he later transferred to San Diego State University, where he had been recruited by Don Coryell. Personal Howard married Barbara Howard after graduating from San Bernardino High School. They had three children, two girls and a boy. Bob Howard died of cancer on April 7, 2008. See also List of American Football League players References 1944 births 2008 deaths American football cornerbacks Cal Poly Mustangs football players New England Patriots players Philadelphia Eagles players San Diego Chargers players San Diego State Aztecs football players People from Tallulah, Louisiana Sportspeople from San Bernardino, California Players of American football from California Deaths from prostate cancer Deaths from cancer in California American Football League players