Terrell Eldorado Owens, also known as T.O., was born December 7, 1973, is currently a wide receiver for America’s team, the Dallas Cowboys. T.O. has played in the NFL 10 years and has a mixed legacy. Owens was born in Alexander City, Alabama. Growing up T.O. idolized Jerry Rice. He was not a distinguished high school athlete and only managed to earn his first starting position during his senior year. After completing high school, Owens chose to accept a scholarship from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. While at UTC, T.O. played football, basketball and track. T.O. got the chance to play in the 1995 NCAA Basketball tournament.Owens caught 38 passes for 724 yards and eight touchdowns during his sophomore year, and 58 passes for 836 yards and six touchdowns during his junior year. Owens faced double coverage every week during his senior year, and was limited to 43 receptions for 666 yards and one touchdown.

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