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Terrell Owens

Biography - Terrell Owens

From questionable contract negotiations to over-the-top victory dances, Terrell Owens is a classic gridiron villain. Despite his controversial behavior, however, Owens puts his talent where his mouth is, and for the past decade has been one of the NFL’s most consistent and high-performing wide receivers.

Growing up in Alexander City, Alabama (where he was born on December 7, 1973), Owens had a difficult family life and dreamed of playing professional football like his idol, San Francisco 49ers superstar Jerry Rice. Unlike many contemporary football stars, Owens was a relatively unexceptional high school player, and only received a starting position in his senior year. Despite his lack of standout skill at the time, he managed to obtain an athletic scholarship to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, where he ultimately excelled as a basketball player, medium-distance runner, and particularly as a receiver for the football team. His junior year saw him catch 58 passes for 836 yards, leading him to a spot in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft.

Owens truly followed in his idol’s footsteps after the 49ers picked him up in the draft, and the young receiver quickly rose to the top of the team’s offense. Paired with 49ers QB Steve Young, Owens led the team to a terrific 1997 season, which preceded an embarrassing three-season slump that saw Young retire and Owens begin a long feud with coach Steve Mariucci and new starting QB Jeff Garcia. Lengthy, controversial, and tiresome contract negotiations followed for Owens, who eventually made it to the Philadelphia Eagles. His short stay with the Donovan McNabb-led Eagles was dramatic but fruitful, particularly when he shocked fans by playing in Super Bowl XXXIX despite recent severe injuries. The unstoppable New England Patriots defeated the Eagles, though Owens managed a superb nine receptions for 122 yards. Afterwards, Owens hired uber-agent Drew Rosenhaus to renegotiate his contract with the Eagles, and publicly blamed McNabb for losing the Super Bowl, two moves that didn’t sit well with the Eagles organization. After sitting out most of the 2005-06 season due to a conduct-related suspension, Owens was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys fans were initially miffed by the hire, as a notorious 2000 incident that saw Owens ‘defame’ the Cowboys’ star logo with a touchdown victory dance was still fresh in their minds.

Regardless of the numerous controversies, Owens is still one of the best receivers in the NFL, and holds a slew of Hall of Fame-bound career records.

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NFL athlete Terrell Owens attends the "The Superstars" premiere party at Saddle Ranch on June 23, 2009 in Universal City, California. NFL Football Player Terrell Owens arrives at the Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration at The Barker Hanger on May 13, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. (L-R)  Singer Nick Lachey and Buffalo Bills football player Terrell Owens arrive at Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration Presented by Dr Pepper Cherry, True Religion Brand Jeans, Stolichnaya Vodka and Corona held at Barker Hangar on May 13, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. NFL player Terrell Owens Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn attend at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.
NFL athlete Terrell Owens attends the "The Superstars" premiere party at Saddle Ranch on J...
"The Superstars" Premiere Party
Universal City
06/23/2009
NFL Football Player Terrell Owens arrives at the Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration a...
Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration - Arrivals
Santa Monica
05/13/2009
(L-R) Singer Nick Lachey and Buffalo Bills football player Terrell Owens arrive at Maxim'...
Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration - Red Carpet
Santa Monica
05/13/2009
NFL player Terrell Owens Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn attend at the 17th Annual Elton Joh...
17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party - Inside
West Hollywood
02/22/2009
NFL player Terrell Owens arrives at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. Athlete Terrell Owens (C) and guests arrive at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Award Viewing Party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (L-R) NFL player Terrell Owens, recording artist Sir Elton John and actress Sharon Stone attend the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (L-R) Television personalities Alan Ray, Leeza Gibbons, and NFL Player Terrell Owens arrive at the 1st Annual "Party With A Purpose" Viewing And After Party at Mr. Chow on February 22, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
NFL player Terrell Owens arrives at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party...
17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party - Red Carpet
West Hollywood
02/22/2009
Athlete Terrell Owens (C) and guests arrive at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation'...
17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Award Viewing Party - Arrivals
Hollywood
02/22/2009
(L-R) NFL player Terrell Owens, recording artist Sir Elton John and actress Sharon Stone a...
Chopard At 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Award Party
West Hollywood
02/22/2009
(L-R) Television personalities Alan Ray, Leeza Gibbons, and NFL Player Terrell Owens arriv...
First Annual "Party With A Purpose" Viewing And After Party
Beverly Hills
02/22/2009
NFL Player Terrell Owens attends the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.  **EXCLUSIVE** Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys poses at GBK's Oscar Lounge At SLS Hotel Day 2 on February 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NFL star Terrell Owens arrives at the Ciroc Vodka at 944 party at the W Hotel on February 13, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (L-R) Matthew Hatchette, Terrell Owens and DeeRay Davis attend Kelly Rowland's Surprise Birthday Party Hosted By Tank & LaLa Vasquez at Opera on February 10, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
NFL Player Terrell Owens attends the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party he...
Godiva At 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Award Party
West Hollywood
02/22/2009
Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys poses at GBK's Oscar Lounge At SLS Hotel Day 2 on Febr...
GBK's Oscar Lounge At SLS Hotel - Day 2
Los Angeles
02/21/2009
NFL star Terrell Owens arrives at the Ciroc Vodka at 944 party at the W Hotel on February ...
Ciroc Vodka At 944 NBA All Star Party - Night 1
Phoenix
02/13/2009
(L-R) Matthew Hatchette, Terrell Owens and DeeRay Davis attend Kelly Rowland's Surprise Bi...
Kelly Rowland's Surprise Birthday Party
Hollywood
02/10/2009
Terrell Owens and Theo Heyliger, commissioner of Saint Maarten attend the Opening of Tantra Nightclub & Sanctuary in St. Maarten on February 7,2009 Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys attends The Maxim Party hosted by Samsung, Patron, Gillette & Pepsi Max, to kick off Super Bowl Weekend at The Ritz Ybor on January 30, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. Dan Marino and Terrell Owens attend the Coors Light Super Bowl Party at Hard Rock Live Orlando on January 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Terrell Owens (C) attends Gentleman Jack, Yardbarker.com & GQ Super Bowl Party Hosted by Terrell Owens at the Hyde Park Cafe on January 29, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.
Terrell Owens and Theo Heyliger, commissioner of Saint Maarten attend the Opening of Tantr...
Opening of Tantra Nightclub & Sanctuary in St. Maarten
St. Maarten
02/07/2009
Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys attends The Maxim Party hosted by Samsung, Patron, Gil...
The Maxim Super Bowl Party 2009 - Red Carpet
Tampa
01/30/2009
Dan Marino and Terrell Owens attend the Coors Light Super Bowl Party at Hard Rock Live Orl...
Coors Light Super Bowl Party
Orlando
01/30/2009
Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Terrell Owens (C) attends Gentleman Jack, Yardbarker.com & GQ...
Gentleman Jack, Yardbarker.com and GQ Super Bowl Party Hosted by Terrell Owens
Tampa
01/29/2009
Footballer Terrell Owens (R) shakes the hand of Luke Walton of the Lakers during the Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards game at the Staples Center on January 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Terrell Owens (C) at Village at The Yard on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Jon Gieselman, Senior Vice President, Advertising and PR of Direct TV, Socialite Paris Hilton, and NFL Player Terrell Owens attend the Direct TV and ESPN NFL Playoff Viewing Party on January 18th, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Terrell Owens attends the Fiji Brunch hosted by Island Def Jam at the House of Hype on January 18, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
Footballer Terrell Owens (R) shakes the hand of Luke Walton of the Lakers during the Los A...
Celebrities At The Lakers Game
Los Angeles
01/22/2009
Terrell Owens (C) at Village at The Yard on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
2009 Park City - Village At The Yard - Fred Segal Fun
Park City
01/19/2009
Jon Gieselman, Senior Vice President, Advertising and PR of Direct TV, Socialite Paris Hil...
2009 Park City - DirecTV And ESPN NFL Playoff Viewing Party
Park City
01/18/2009
Terrell Owens attends the Fiji Brunch hosted by Island Def Jam at the House of Hype on Jan...
2009 Park City - Fiji Brunch Hosted by Island Def Jam at The House Of Hype
Park City
01/18/2009
Athlete Terrell Owens (C) attends the AXE Fix Nightclub on January 17th, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Athlete Terrell Owens visits the Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Athlete Terrell Owens  visits Reebok at Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Terrell Owens at the Rock Band Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
Athlete Terrell Owens (C) attends the AXE Fix Nightclub on January 17th, 2009 in Park City...
2009 Park City - AXE Fix Nightclub - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
Athlete Terrell Owens visits the Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17, 2009 ...
2009 Park City - Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
Athlete Terrell Owens visits Reebok at Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17...
2009 Park City - Reebok at Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
Terrell Owens at the Rock Band Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
2009 Park City - Rock Band Lounge - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
Terrell Owens at Village at The Yard on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys visits Nickelodeon at Village at The Yard in on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. NFL player Terrell Owens (C) attends the "AXE Fix Club" held during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and celebrating the new line of AXE body washes and sprays on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. NFL Player Terrell Owens, TV Personality Kourtney Kardashian, guest and TV Personality Kim Kardashian attend the Cheetah Films Party at the vitaminwater House on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
Terrell Owens at Village at The Yard on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah.
2009 Park City - Village at The Yard - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys visits Nickelodeon at Village at The Yard in on Januar...
2009 Park City - Nickelodeon at Village At The Yard - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
NFL player Terrell Owens (C) attends the "AXE Fix Club" held during the 2009 Sundance Film...
2009 Park City - AXE Fix Nightclub - Day 2
Park City
01/17/2009
NFL Player Terrell Owens, TV Personality Kourtney Kardashian, guest and TV Personality Kim...
2009 Park City - Cheetah Films Party
Park City
01/17/2009
NFL Terrell Owens attends the 50 Cent dinner held at the vitaminwater house during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2009 in Park City Utah. Terrell Owens attends the premiere of "Notorious" at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18 on January 12, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida. Football Player Terrell Owens visits "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on November 11, 2008 in New York City. Professional football player Terrell Owens, of the Dallas Cowboys, visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on November 11, 2008 in New York City.
NFL Terrell Owens attends the 50 Cent dinner held at the vitaminwater house during the 200...
50 Cent Dinner - 2009 Sundance Party
Park City
01/17/2009
Terrell Owens attends the premiere of "Notorious" at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18 on Janua...
Screening Of "Notorious" In Miami
Miami
01/12/2009
Football Player Terrell Owens visits "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan T...
Alicia Keys, Amy Brenneman And Don Rickles Visit "Late Show With David Letterman" - November 11, 200...
New York
11/11/2008
Professional football player Terrell Owens, of the Dallas Cowboys, visits the "Late Show w...
Don Rickles And Alicia Keys Visit "Late Show With David Letterman"
New York
11/11/2008
Terrell Owens attends the opening celebration of The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel on September 26, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and Terrell Owens attend the ABSOLUT Los Angeles Launch Party at The Kress on July 23, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (L-R) Actor Tyrese Gibson, NBA player Derek Fisher and NFL player Terrell Owens the after party for the 2008 ESPY Awards on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. NFL athlete Terrell Owens and guest arrive at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN.
Terrell Owens attends the opening celebration of The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel on S...
Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington Celebrate the Opening of The Joule Hotel
Dallas
09/26/2008
Athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and Terrell Owens attend the ABSOLUT Los Angeles Launch Party a...
ABSOLUT Los Angeles Launch Party
Hollywood
07/23/2008
(L-R) Actor Tyrese Gibson, NBA player Derek Fisher and NFL player Terrell Owens the after ...
2008 ESPY Awards - After Party
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
NFL athlete Terrell Owens and guest arrive at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L...
2008 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
NFL player Terrell Owens, model Adriana Lima and NBA basketball player Marco Jaric arrive at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. NFL player Terrell Owens and IRL driver Helio Castroneves at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. Actress Kate Walsh and NFL player Terrell Owens pose in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. Actress Kate Walsh and NFL player Terrell Owens pose in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN.
NFL player Terrell Owens, model Adriana Lima and NBA basketball player Marco Jaric arrive ...
2008 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
NFL player Terrell Owens and IRL driver Helio Castroneves at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at ...
2008 ESPY Awards - Backstage And Audience
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
Actress Kate Walsh and NFL player Terrell Owens pose in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Aw...
2008 ESPY Awards - Press Room
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
Actress Kate Walsh and NFL player Terrell Owens pose in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Aw...
2008 ESPY Awards - Press Room
Los Angeles
07/16/2008
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