 Owens from 1960 UW yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1927 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 2009 (aged 82) Bigfork, Montana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1946–1949 | Oklahoma |
| 1950 | Baltimore Colts |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1953 | Kentucky (assistant) |
| 1954–1956 | Texas A&M (assistant) |
| 1957–1974 | Washington |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1960–1969 | Washington |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 99–82–6 |
| Bowls | 2–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 National (1960) 3 AAWU (1959, 1960, 1963) | |
| Awards | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1982 (profile) | |
James Donald Owens (March 6, 1927 – June 6, 2009) was an American football player and coach. He played one year in th National Football League (NFL) as an end for the Baltimore Colts. Owens' career in coaching was longer-lived, as he held the position of head coach at the University of Washington from 1957 to 1974, compiling a record of 99–82–6 (.545) in 18 seasons.