Charles Wayne "Tinker" Owens[2] is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons with the New Orleans Saints (1976, 1978–1980) of the National Football League (NFL).[3] in the National Football League (NFL). The younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens, Tinker was a two-time All-American (1974, 1975) playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[4]

Tinker Owens
No. 83
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1954-10-03) October 3, 1954 (age 71)
Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami (OK)[1]
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1976: 4th round, 95th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions60
Receiving yards785
Receiving TDs4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. "Foes learn not to punt to Wardog sprinter Owens". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. "Tinker Owens". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
  3. "New Orleans Saints All-Time Roster with last names starting in K-O". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
  4. All-American: Tinker Owens Archived 2009-02-22 at the Wayback Machine