Don Owens (American football)

Don Owens
No. 72, 70
PositionsDefensive tackle
Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1932-04-03)April 3, 1932
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1997(1997-08-17) (aged 65)
Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Mark's (MO)
CollegeSouthern Miss
NFL draft1957: 3rd round, 30th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries9
Sacks8.5
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Fred Owens (April 3, 1932 – August 17, 1997) was an American professional football defensive tackle and offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Owens played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and was drafted in the third round of the 1957 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.