Howard Mudd
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | February 10, 1942 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Midland, Michigan | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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Hillsdale Michigan State |
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| NFL Draft: | 1964 / Round: 9 / Pick: 113 | ||||||||
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| Games played: | 93 |
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| Games started: | 56 |
| Seasons: | 7 |
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Howard Edward Mudd (born February 10, 1942) is a former offensive lineman and offensive line coach in the National Football League (NFL). From 1998–2009, he was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts, with whom he won Super Bowl XLI. He played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears from 1964 to 1970 in the National Football League. Mudd was a three-time Pro Bowler in 1966, 1967 and 1968. He retired in 1971 due to a knee injury, and began his coaching career at the University of California the following year.
Mudd attended Midland High School and Michigan State University. While at Michigan State he joined Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. Mudd played football for Hillsdale College from 1960-63 where he was a starting guard and a team captain. His play at the school led to his induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame.
For his work as an assistant coach, Mudd earned the Pro Football Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mudd pursued a coaching career following his retirement as a NFL player. He spent two years as an assistant coach at the University of California, before moving to the NFL, and coaching for the San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs between 1974-1997.
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