Childhood and Education Journey of Terrell Owens in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Terrell Owens. From birth to education, explore key events.
Terrell Owens, nicknamed "T.O.", is a former NFL wide receiver widely considered one of the greatest. He played for 15 seasons, achieving remarkable success and ranking third in NFL history for career receiving yards and touchdowns. Despite his on-field accomplishments, Owens was also known for his controversial personality and flamboyant celebrations, leading to both admiration and criticism throughout his career.
December 7, 1973: Terrell Owens Born
On December 7, 1973, Terrell Eldorado Owens, known as "T.O.", was born. He would become a professional football wide receiver, playing 15 seasons in the NFL.
1999: Acted in 'Any Given Sunday'
In 1999, Terrell Owens played himself as a wide receiver for the fictional Miami Sharks in the film "Any Given Sunday", marking one of his first forays into acting.
2003: Appeared in ESPY Awards Commercial
In 2003, Terrell Owens appeared in a commercial for the ESPY Awards where he caught a home run ball from Barry Bonds in McCovey Cove.
March 4, 2004: 49ers Attempt to Trade Owens to Ravens
On March 4, 2004, the San Francisco 49ers tried to trade Terrell Owens to the Baltimore Ravens for a second-round pick. Owens disputed the 49ers' right to make the deal, believing he was a free agent.
March 16, 2004: Settlement Reached, Owens to Eagles
On March 16, 2004, before an arbitrator ruled, a settlement was reached between the NFL, Ravens, 49ers, and Eagles, sending Owens to the Philadelphia Eagles. His contract was worth about $49 million for seven years, including a $10 million signing bonus.
September 2004: Published Autobiography
In September 2004, Terrell Owens released his autobiography, "Catch This! Going Deep with the NFL's Sharpest Weapon," co-written with Stephen Singular, providing insights into his life and career.
November 19, 2005: Subject of Punk'd Episode
On November 19, 2005, Terrell Owens was featured in an episode of Punk'd, starring Ashton Kutcher, based on his suspension.
March 14, 2006: Eagles Release Owens
On March 14, 2006, the Philadelphia Eagles released Terrell Owens, ending his tenure with the team.
March 18, 2006: Owens Signs with Cowboys
On March 18, 2006, Terrell Owens signed a 3-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $5 million signing bonus.
August 2008: Featured in Web Series Pilot
In August 2008, Terrell Owens was featured in the pilot episode of the web series FACETIME, on My Damn Channel, interviewing Three 6 Mafia.
March 4, 2009: Cowboys Release Owens
On March 4, 2009, the Dallas Cowboys released Terrell Owens. Owens stated that he was assured he would be remaining with the team and that he was blindsided by his release.
May 18, 2009: Guest Sports Anchor
On May 18, 2009, Terrell Owens briefly replaced WKBW-TV's sports anchor Jeff Russo for their 6:00 p.m. newscast as a promotional stunt.
June 2009: Starred in Superstars
In June 2009, Terrell Owens participated in ABC's reboot of Superstars, a sports competition show, and partnered with supermodel Joanna Krupa.
2009: Won Second Consecutive NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP
In 2009, Terrell Owens secured his second consecutive MVP award at the NBA All-Star celebrity game, scoring 17 points with impressive plays.
2009: Premiered 'The T.O. Show' on VH1
In the summer of 2009, Terrell Owens premiered "The T.O. Show" on VH1, providing a glimpse into his life off the football field. The show was later renewed for two additional seasons.
2009: Starred in Reality Show
In the summer of 2009, Terrell Owens starred in a reality show on VH1, "The T.O. Show", which focused on his personal life and career.
September 2013: Podcast Launch
In September 2013, Terrell Owens started a podcast on the Sideshow Network, co-hosting with Alonzo Bodden and Rob Cesternino, focusing on NFL games and news.
2013: Modeled Professionally
In 2013, NBC Sports reported that Terrell Owens transitioned into modeling, adding another dimension to his multifaceted career.
2014: Music Video Cameo
In 2014, Terrell Owens made a cameo appearance in Faith Evans' music video "I Deserve It", which also featured Missy Elliott and Sharaya J.
2015: Competed on The Celebrity Apprentice
In 2015, Terrell Owens participated in The Celebrity Apprentice 7, finishing in 12th place, showcasing his entrepreneurial and competitive spirit.
2016: Won CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational
In 2016, Terrell Owens won Chris Paul's CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational with Pete Weber, demonstrating his bowling skills and charitable contributions.
September 5, 2017: Competed on Dancing with the Stars
On September 5, 2017, Terrell Owens was announced as a contestant on season 25 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Cheryl Burke and eventually being the eighth contestant eliminated.
2017: Competed on The Challenge
In 2017, Terrell Owens participated in the special for the MTV reality series The Challenge titled Champs vs. Stars.
2018: Won Celebrity Clash
In 2018, Terrell Owens won the Celebrity Clash at Chris Paul's CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational, showcasing his bowling prowess.
2021: Won CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational Again
In 2021, Terrell Owens again won Chris Paul's CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational, this time with AJ Johnson, marking his second victory in the event.
October 16, 2023: Hit by a Car
On October 16, 2023, Terrell Owens was hit by a car in Calabasas, California after an argument following a basketball game, but was not injured.
