| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | August 23, 2001 Fort Myers, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1938 | Northern Illinois |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1956–1968 | Northern Illinois |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 74–48–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 NCAA College Division National (1963) | |
Howard W. Fletcher (1913 – August 23, 2001) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the Northern Illinois University from 1956 to 1968, compiling a record of 74–48–1. Fletcher's 1963 Northern Illinois Huskies squad was named the NCAA College Division National Champion by the Associated Press in 1963.