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MSU's 'Iron Man' Billy Howard dies at 99

Daily Journal | Mississippi State

Jan 30, 2026

Billy Howard Sr. -- a former Mississippi State athlete, Korean War veteran and founder of Howard Industries -- died at the age of 99, his company announced on Wednesday.

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MSU's 'Iron Man' Billy Howard dies at 99

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