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Best Known For:The book The One That Got Away
Breakthrough:Appointed Executive Editor of The New York Times in 2001

10 Quick Facts About Howell Raines

  • Full Name: Howell Raines
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The book The One That Got Away
  • Current Role: Author
  • Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Birth Year: 1943
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Cheryl Edwards
  • Beats: Politics / Government
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Howell Raines Age

Howell Raines is about 83 years old as of 2026. Howell Raines was born in 1943.

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Education

His educational background includes studies at Birmingham–Southern College and University of Alabama.

  • Birmingham–Southern College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • University of Alabama
    • Qualification: Master of Arts (MA)
    • Field of Study: English
    • Period: 1973

Career & Work

Howell Raines' career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.

Organization: The New York Times
Role: Executive Editor
Period: 2001–2003
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Executive Editor
Period: 2001–2003
Details: New York
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Editorial Page Editor
Period: 1993–2001

Rise to Fame

Howell Raines rose to prominence for his role for the book The One That Got Away.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The One That Got Away and Fly Fishing through the Midlife Crisis.

  • Book: The One That Got Away (Author, 2006)
  • Book: Fly Fishing through the Midlife Crisis (Author, 1993)

Awards & Achievements

  • Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing — Pulitzer Board — Grady's Gift

Howell Raines Family & Relationships

Howell Raines is married to Cheryl Edwards. He has 2 children, Ben Raines and Jeff Raines.

  • Father: Howell Raines
  • Mother: Bertha Raines
  • Children:
    • Ben Raines
    • Jeff Raines

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Howell Raines
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1943
  • Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Howell Raines
  • Mother: Bertha Raines
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Cheryl Edwards

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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