Morris Owens

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Morris Owens
Born: (1953-02-14) February 14, 1953 (age 70)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Wide receiver
College Arizona State
NFL draft 1975 / Round: 5 / Pick 106
Career history
As player
1975–1976 Miami Dolphins
1976–1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Morris Owens (born February 14, 1953 in Oakland, California), is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1975 to 1976 and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to 1979. [1]

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References

  1. "Morris Owens". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-04-25.