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Herbert Herb Howson (11 August 1872 – 8 May 1948) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).A wingman Howson played with South Melbourne for six seasons in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) before joined their inaugural VFL side in 1897. He participated in their losing 1899 Grand Final team.In 1903 he appeared in a first-class cricket match for Victoria against Tasmania.