Howard Joseph Michael Auer (January 9, 1908 – November 12, 1985) was an American football player, wrestler, and coach.

[1] In 1930, injuries limited Auer to four games as a starter on the undefeated (8–0–1) 1930 Michigan team that tied for the Big Ten Conference championship.

[2] As a senior in 1931, he was a starting tackle in eight of Michigan's nine games and was part of another Big Ten co-championship team.

He was a powerhouse on both offense and defense, and blocked tackles, ends, and guards, with equal ease and was one of the reasons why the Wolverines had the greatest all around line in the Western conference.

[citation needed] Auer was also selected as a second-team All-Big Ten player by the United Press in 1932.