Brother of NHL Hall of Famer Harry Howell Ronald John Howell (b. December 4, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario - d. March 16, 1992 in Hamilton, Ontario) was a running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1955–1962. Howell won the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award in 1958 and the Gruen Trophy as the outstanding rookie in the CFL East in 1954. He also played four games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers between 1954 and 1956. * Career bio * Ron Howell at Find a Grave