Prior to his NFL career , Howard served in the U.S. Army during World War II .
Howard is currently ( October 2017 ) considered to be both the oldest living African American NFL player and the oldest living Cleveland Brown .
Prior to Howard NFL NFL career , Howard served in the U.S. Army during World War II .
Howard is currently ( October 2017 ) considered to be both the oldest living African American NFL player and the oldest living Cleveland Brown .