James Owens

James Earl Owens (born July 5, 1955) is an American former professional football player who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Owens was an All-American hurdler for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, winning the 110 m hurdles at the 1977 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 110 meter hurdles, finishing sixth.