Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rabbi "Raby" Howell (12 October 1869 1937) was a nineteenth century professional footballer who played for Sheffield United and Liverpool, and won two England caps. He was notable as the first Romani to play for England. Howell was born in a Romani caravan in Wincobank, Sheffield, and became a highly skilled player despite his small size (5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 metres), playing as a nippy half-back or inside right. He began his career with the Sheffield club Ecclesfield and also played for Rotherham Swifts before signing, with three other Swifts players, for Second Division Sheffield United in 1890. He won promotion with the Blades, and, in 1897-98, a Championship medal. He played for 5 years with United, making 155 appearances for the club with 6 goals.