Owen Gill (born February 19, 1962) is a former American football running back who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (53rd overall pick) of the 1985 NFL draft.[1] He played for the Indianapolis Colts (1985–1986) and the Los Angeles Rams (1987).

Owen Gill
No. 44, 30
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1962-02-19) February 19, 1962 (age 62)
London, England
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Samuel J. Tilden
(Brooklyn, New York)
College:Iowa
NFL draft:1985 / round: 2 / pick: 53
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:490
Rushing average:5.0
Touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Born to Guyanese parents, Gill played cricket, soccer and rugby while growing up in London. He moved to the United States in 1978.[2][3] Gill was not initially attracted to football, not liking the stoppage after each play.[3] He played football at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York City.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kirshenbaum, Jerry (November 10, 1980). "Scoreboard". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Daly, Stephen (October 5, 1980). "Rugby and Soccer Prepared Tilden Star For Football Glory" (PDF). The New York Times. p. S11. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
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