Bailey Howell

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Bailey E. Howell (born January 20, 1937 in Middleton, Tennessee) is a former professional basketball player. A 6'7" forward from Mississippi State University, he played 12 seasons (1959–1971) in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Baltimore Bullets, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers.

A six-time All-Star with 17,770 career points, he won two NBA championships with the Boston Celtics. The best years of his career were during his time at the Bullets and the Celtics. At his alma mater, he set and still holds records even though during his playing days he played only three varsity seasons and there was neither a three-point shot or a shot clock. He is considered a legend to the Bulldog basketball faithful, and one of, if not, the most famous players to have played at MSU. He is probably most known for his hook shot, rebounding ability, and work ethic as a player and person.

After his career ended, he worked for the Converse shoe company, mostly with the Converse All-Stars.

He resides in Starkville, Mississippi where he is active in Mississippi State athletics fund-raising, specifically the Bulldog Club, an organized fund to pay for MSU athlete's scholarships. The Howell Award, given annually to the top collegiate basketball player in Mississippi, was named in his honor in 2006.

Howell was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997 as a player.