Roland Howell

Roland Boatner Howell
(Billiken)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 210 lb.
• School Louisiana State University
• High School Dixon Academy
• Debut June 14, 1912
• Final Game June 25, 1912
• Born January 3, 1892 in Napoleonville, LA USA
• Died March 31, 1973 in Baton Rouge, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Roland Howell pitched three years for Louisiana State University (1910-1912) and had a cup of coffee with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1912. He was the first major leaguer to come from LSU.

He was a World War I veteran. A retired lawyer, he was Assistant City Attorney in New Orleans, LA until 1925. He also served as a member of Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors from 1942 to 1948, and as National Vice-Commander of the American Legion from 1931 to 1932.

He lived to age 81 and is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, LA.

Related Sites

• Roland Howell at the SABR Bio Project
• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roland Howell