American · Alexander City, Alabama · Born 7 December 1973American football wide receiver who ranks among the greatest in NFL history with 15,934 receiving yards and six Pro Bowl selections.
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.
Spectacular catches, touchdown celebrations, controversial personality, and being one of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history
How They Played
Physical receiver with exceptional speed, route-running ability, and knack for making difficult catches in traffic
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history despite off-field controversies, known for clutch performances and athletic ability
Career Honours
- Super Bowl XXXIX finalist
- Pro Bowl 6x
- Hall of Fame 2018
- NFC Champion 2004
- All-Pro First Team 5x
- All-Pro Second Team 1x
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1996–2003 | 123 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2004–2005 | 21 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2006–2008 | 45 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2009–2009 | 16 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2010–2010 | 14 |
American Athletes