He was released in 1980. Personal life Howard spent 10 years as an ironworker in skyscraper construction. He once was a student teacher and gym class instructor at Asa Mercer Junior High School in Seattle. He currently works at Aki Kurose Middle School Academy, also in Seattle, as its assistant principal. References External links WIAA Hall of Fame bio Teaching keeps Howard at the top of life's game 1951 births Living people People from Pasco, Washington Players of American football from Washington (state) Basketball players from Washington (state) American men's basketball players American football tight ends Seattle Redhawks men's basketball players Dallas Cowboys players Seattle Seahawks players Buffalo Bills players Forwards (basketball)