Members of the Tacoma Athletic Club, including Dill Howell, stand in front of a theatre sign showing “The Quarterback.” Howell was a long-time supporter of athletics and owned Howell’s Sporting Goods in Tacoma. He was also president of the Tacoma Athletic Commission and University of Puget Sound booster. The commission is a sports-minded civic organization that recognizes the athletic accomplishments in Pierce County dedicated to youth and sports.
