About Don Owens
Lived 1932 – 1997 (aged 65). Don Owens was an American american football player.
Donald Fred Owens (April 3, 1932 – August 17, 1997) was an American professional football defensive tackle and offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Owens played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and was drafted in the third round of the 1957 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Owens?
American football player (1932-1997)
When was Don Owens born?
Don Owens was born on 3 April 1932 in St. Louis.
When did Don Owens die?
Don Owens died on 17 August 1997 in Jefferson City.
What was Don Owens's occupation?
Don Owens was an american football player.
What nationality was Don Owens?
Don Owens was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Owens (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Owens. https://biography.guide/don-owens/
MLA: "Don Owens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-owens/.
Chicago: "Don Owens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-owens/.
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