# Joe Draper — Short Fiction character guide

> Joe Draper in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe, young Draper, Draper

**First appearance:** 0000-my-roomy

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a young man.

## Relationships

### [Kid Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/kid_howard)

_friendship_

Joe Draper and Kid Howard are friends or allies, possibly in the same circle or team.

### [Kid Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/kid_howard)

_friendship_

Joe Draper and Kid Howard are friends or allies, possibly in the same circle or team.

### [Kid Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/characters/kid_howard)

_friendship_

Joe Draper and Kid Howard are friends or allies, possibly in the same circle or team.

## In the story

### [Oh, You Bonehead!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/oh-you-bonehead)

Young player whose career was nearly ruined by the coach's harsh criticism; his punting and kicking skills are central to the team's strategy.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the opponent in the Michigan setup, knocked out in three rounds.

### [The Spinning Wheel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-spinning-wheel)

Another roulette dealer who handles the Macomber incident and later tells the boss about Macomber's accusation.

## Links

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