American Football Biography

Terrell Owens

“TO/Terrell Owens”

American · Alexander City, Alabama · Born 1 January 1973

Wide Receiver

15934

goals

219

apps

T.O. — the most talented and most disruptive wide receiver of his generation.

Terrell Eldorado Owens was born in Alexander City, Alabama in 1973. The San Francisco 49ers selected him 89th overall in the 1996 Draft. He holds the second-most receiving yards (15,934) and third-most receiving touchdowns (153) in NFL history. His performance in the 2004 NFC Championship game — playing on a broken ankle after emergency surgery — was voted the most courageous individual performance in NFL playoff history. His conflicts with Donovan McNabb at Philadelphia, his press conferences involving a mock awards ceremony and using a cheerleader's pom-poms for a touchdown celebration, and his public disputes with coaches at San Francisco and Dallas generated more individual media coverage than any NFL player of his era. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

Best Known For

Super Bowl XXXIX finalist

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

Super Bowl XXXIX finalist
Pro Bowl 6x
Hall of Fame 2018

Career Journey

Timeline

1973 👶 Born in Alexander City, Alabama

2010 🏁 Retired from professional sport

🏟️ San Francisco 49ers

🏟️ Philadelphia Eagles

🏟️ Dallas Cowboys

🏆 Super Bowl XXXIX finalist

🏆 Pro Bowl 6x

🏆 Hall of Fame 2018

Goals	15934
Apps	219

Club	Apps
San Francisco 49ers	—
Philadelphia Eagles	—
Dallas Cowboys	—

Nationality	American
Born	1 January 1973 (age 53)
Birth Place	Alexander City, Alabama
Position	Wide Receiver
Retired	2010
Est. Net Worth	$5m

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Terrell Owens

When was Terrell Owens born?

Terrell Owens was born in 1973 in Alexander City.

What nationality is Terrell Owens?

Terrell Owens is American.

What position did Terrell Owens play?

Terrell Owens played as a Wide Receiver.

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