R. C. Owens was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Santa Monica (Santa Monica, California). From there his career ran through college football at College of Idaho and the 1956 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers took him in the 14th round, and it eventually earned him All-America honors.
He was selected in the 14th round (No. 160 overall) of the 1956 NFL Draft. His professional career included 3 teams: San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts and New York Giants. He died on June 17, 2012.
Career highlights
- Second-team All-Pro (1960)
- San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
- First-team Little All-American (1954)
Honors as listed in R. C. Owens's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- San Francisco 49ers (1957–1961)
- Baltimore Colts (1962–1963)
- New York Giants (1964)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did R. C. Owens go to?
R. C. Owens played high school football at Santa Monica (Santa Monica, California). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is R. C. Owens from Shreveport?
Yes. R. C. Owens was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did R. C. Owens play college football?
R. C. Owens played college football at College of Idaho.
When was R. C. Owens drafted?
R. C. Owens was drafted in the 14th round, No. 160 overall, of the 1956 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
What pro teams did R. C. Owens play for?
R. C. Owens's pro teams include San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts and New York Giants.
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