Joe Owens

Joe Owens
No. 72, 71
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1946-11-08)November 8, 1946
Columbia, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:June 9, 2013(2013-06-09) (aged 66)
Columbia, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Jefferson (MS)
College:Alcorn State
NFL draft:1969 / round: 9 / pick: 215
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:87
Interceptions:1
Safeties:2
Fumble recoveries:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph T. Owens (November 8, 1946 – June 9, 2013)[1][2] was an American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 9th round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.[1] He played college football at Alcorn State University.[1]

Owens also played for the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Former New Orleans Saints DE Joe Owens Passes Away". New Orleans Saints website. June 14, 2013. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Obituary for Joe Owens Sr". Columbian-Progress. June 15, 2013.


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