Terrell Owens is a former football player famous for both his explosive performances as well as controversies
Terrell Owens
@Footballer, Timeline and Facts
Dec 7, 1973
Biography
Personal Details
- Birthday: December 7, 1973
- Nationality: American
- Famous: Footballer, African Americans, Sportspersons, Football Players, American Football Players
- City/State: Alabama
- Spouses: Rachel Snider (m. 2014)
- Known as: Terrell Eldorado Owens
- Childrens: Atlin Owens, Dasha Owens, Kylee Owens, Terique Owens
Terrell Owens born at
Alexander City
Unsplash
Birth Place
He has been involved with many women; he is the father of several children through his relationships with numerous women. Many of the mothers of his children have accused him of not paying enough child support.
Unsplash
Personal Life
He suffered several injuries during his sports career and had to undergo difficult treatment routines. Ever resilient, he always bounced back to his form sooner than expected.
Unsplash
Personal Life
He was very notorious for his fights with his team managers and fellow players. His volatile temperament was well-known among his peers.
Unsplash
Personal Life
Terrell Owens is the son of LC Russel and Marilyn Heard. His parents split when he was very young and he was primarily raised by his mother and grandmother. He has three siblings.
Unsplash
Childhood & Early Life
He loved sports, especially football as a child and idolized the footballer Jerry Rice.
Unsplash
Childhood & Early Life
He attended Benjamin Russell High School where he participated in several sports including football, baseball, and basketball.
Unsplash
Childhood & Early Life
He enrolled at the University of Tennessee and got the chance to play at the 1995 NCAA Basketball Tournament. He also took part in the Senior Bowl in preparation for the NFL Draft.
Unsplash
Childhood & Early Life
He was selected by San Francisco 49ers during the 1996 NFL Draft. He played his first professional game against the New Orleans Saints.
Unsplash
Career
He had a great season during 1997 when he along with quarterback Steve Young helped the team to win 13 games. Owens finished the season with 936 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
Unsplash
Career
The year 2000 was highly productive for him. He ended the year with 1,451 receiving yards and thirteen touchdowns. He had a very remarkable game that year against the Chicago Bears in which he took 20 catches for 283 yards.
Unsplash
Career
He helped the 49ers manage a 12-4 record during 2001. He finished the year with 16 touchdown catches and 1,412 receiving yards. The next season he helped the team win the NFC West title.
Unsplash
Career
The San Francisco 49ers began facing some problems by 2003 and the coach Steve Mariucci was fired. The team had a bad season and Owens decided to leave. He soon signed an agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Unsplash
Career
He was one of the most talented ever wide receivers in the history of American football. He has a record of 1000 catches, six Pro Bowl appearances, and was the first player to score a touchdown in seven straight ‘Monday Night Football’ games.
Unsplash
Major Works