About James Owens
Born 1955. James Owens is an American hurdler and american football player.
James Earl Owens (born July 5, 1955) is an American former professional football player who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Owens was an All-American hurdler for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, winning the 110 m hurdles at the 1977 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 110 meter hurdles, finishing sixth.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is James Owens?
American football player and hurdler
When was James Owens born?
James Owens was born on 5 July 1955 in Sacramento.
What is James Owens's occupation?
James Owens is a hurdler and american football player.
What nationality is James Owens?
James Owens is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Owens (American football, born 1955)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Owens. https://biography.guide/james-owens-hurdler/
MLA: "James Owens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-owens-hurdler/.
Chicago: "James Owens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-owens-hurdler/.
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