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Lynn Howden

A Truly Fine and Kind Gentleman and Wonderful Family Man, Lynn Howden a center on the Texas basketball team in the early 1970s, suffered a massive heart attack during an extended stay in an Austin hospital for a broken hip and died Tuesday night.

AUSTIN, Texas — Howden played center for the UT basketball team from 1970 to 1972 and was one of the program’s premier rebounders. He still holds the single-game record with 24 rebounds against Florida State on Dec. 1, 1970, according to UT. Texas greats Larry Robinson and Kevin Durant each had a game with 23 rebounds to rank second behind him. Lynn averaged 11 rebounds per game in that 1970 season, marking the fourth-highest average in program history for a single season.

Howden helped the Longhorns to a 19-9 record in his senior season in 1971-72 and advanced to the Round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament, according to UT Athletics. 

• Jennifer Turpin

  So very sorry to read this. He has a kind face.

  1. Mary Mckane

     Prayers sent.

  2. Susan Douglass

     Such a nice guy. Prayers for his family & friends. 

  3. David Cody

     Having a heart attack in a hospital?

  4. Vic Trilli

     So sorry for your loss Tom! Prayers for you and Lynn’s Family!!

  5. Adrian Piperi

     I’m sorry for your loss Tom.

  6. Sharon Gardner

     Very sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family and friends.

  7. Rose Villegas

     My condolences to you and his family.

  8. Mike Murphy

     So sorry to hear this, always had lots of great conversations and on court battles with Lynn post college. Great competitor and one member of our small fraternity. Prayers for the family

     Eric Geisler

     Very sad. Beautiful guy. Prayers for his family.

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  12. Julie Cutler

      So sad. Prayers being said for his family. 

  13. Peggy Black

      This player was so special and a fine person! Coach and Peggy.

  14. Mark R. Elbrecht

      Damn ! He was a true gentleman. I’m old enough to remember watching him play in Gregory Gym, he was awesome!

  15. Martin Malin

      Sorry to hear this news. Lynn always gave all he had. He will be remembered by all who saw him compete.

  16. Carlton Cooper

      Prayers for the family.

  17. Sherry Johnson

      so sorry, Tom

  18. Patty Curtis Art

      Praying the Lord’s comfort cover his family & friends

  19. Kathy Boone Feldt

      So sad to hear this

  20. Janet Searcy Allen

      I heard this earlier today. Lynn was indeed a great person and raised a wonderful family.

  21. Bette Higgins

      So sorry to see this. Sending prayers.

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  22. Tom DeGroot

      Prayers for all his family!

  23. Greg Harrell

      Lynn was a good man, sorry for the loss.

  24. Ashley Aune Isbell

      Oh no, that’s heartbreaking. Praying for that sweet family

  25. Patricia Spencer Potyka

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  26. Rebecca Coley Wilkins

      This is very sad news !

  27. Michael Stephens

      So sad and prayers to his family!

  28. Julie Jennings

      So sorry ! Praying for you and his family.

  29. Michelle Fatino Andrews

      So sorry for your loss.

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  30. Blake Gifford

      Sorry to read this, TD.

  31. Lauren Abercrombie Peck

      Hugs and prayers for comfort and peace.

  32. Wes Ritchie

      Prayers for all.

  33. Georganne Leonard

      So very sorry