Faith and Football
Burgess Owens

Clarence Burgess Owens was a safety who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders. He graduated from Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Florida in 1969, and then attended the University of Miami, where he was an All-American defensive back.  He was a part of the Raiders' Super Bowl XV winning team.  He is married with six children and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Accomplishments

  • 1st Team All-American Defensive Back
  • Hall of Fame: Outstanding College Athletes of America
  • Hall of Fame: University of Miami
  • 1st Round Draft Choice: NY Jets
  • Raiders: Super Bowl Champion XV
  • 1st Alternate to the NFL Pro Bowl

  

Super bowl Champion, Burgess Owens has shown throughout his life a passion for the pursuit of excellence.  At the core of his message is optimism that is both inspiring and instructional.  As he uplifts our system of government, the freedom and opportunity available because of it, his mantra is embodied in two words — ”Dream Big”.  Burgess discusses what it takes to win, regardless of one’s circumstances, background, color or culture.  He encourages all to dream bigger, expect more, risk more, struggle more and win more.  A priceless message from someone who has been there.


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Faith & Football:  Learning That Great Football Coaches & Players Can Also Be Great Men!

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