Garfield Owen
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Garfield Owen
Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 86). Garfield Owen was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Garfield David Owen (20 Mar 1932 – 17 Jan 2019 ) was a Welsh teacher, and dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He first played amateur rugby for Llanharan RFC, Maesteg RFC, Wrexham RFC and Newport RFC at club level before winning six caps for Wales. He also played rugby union for the invitational club; Barbarian F.C.
International honours Owen represented Rugby League XIII while at Halifax in 1958, and represented Wales while at Halifax in 1959.
Career records Owen is one of fewer than twenty-five Welshmen to have scored more than 1000 points in their rugby league career.
Personal life Owen married Marlene (née Sternson) in 1957 in Surrey. They had two children; Russell H. Owen and Sally L. Owen.
His death was announced on 17 January 2019, he was 86-years-old.
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Who was Garfield Owen?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Garfield Owen born?
Garfield Owen was born on 20 March 1932 in Llanharan.
When did Garfield Owen die?
Garfield Owen died on 17 January 2019.
What was Garfield Owen's occupation?
Garfield Owen was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Garfield Owen?
Garfield Owen was British.
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