Terrell Owens to Be Inducted into the 49ers Hall of Game

Terrell Owens in 2018
Terrell Owens in 2018. Photo by Thurman James/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

After becoming part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, retired wide receiver Terrell Owens is set to receive another significant honor. San Francisco 49ers, with whom Owens spent the first eight years of his career, announced on Wednesday that the 45-year-old will be inducted into their own Hall of Fame.

Owens will become the 28th inductee into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame and join other 49ers’ legends including Joe Montana, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice.

“Over the course of eight seasons, the 49ers Faithful were fortunate to have front row seats to watch Terrell Owens develop into one of the most prolific wide receivers in the history of the NFL,” – said Jed York, the CEO of 49ers. “Not only was Terrell one of the most physically gifted athletes to ever play the game, but he was also one of the most competitive. We are so very proud and honored to induct Terrell into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, where he will take his place among the all-time greats in our team’s history.”

San Francisco 49ers drafted Terrell Owens in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft. During his time with the franchise, Owens established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the history of the game, earning four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances alongside two First-team All-Pro selections. He is ranked second in 49ers’ history in receptions (592), receiving yards (8,572), and receiving touchdowns (81).

“I am so humbled to be mentioned with the likes and greats of Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice and many others that have represented the San Francisco 49ers organization,” – said Owens after finding out the news. “I wouldn’t be who I am and have accomplished what I did, number one, without God and without the push of my teammates and coaches, especially Coach Larry Kirksey and Coach George Stewart. The Bay Area is where I began my career, and I will forever be indebted to the 49ers and recognized as one of the 49ers greats. I am honored to be inducted in the 49ers Hall of Fame as this is a special moment with a special group of individuals. Thank you, again, to the 49ers organization and 49ers Faithful.”

Terrell Owens left the San Francisco 49ers in 2004 after clashing with the team’s front office. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played for two seasons before embarking on stints with Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. Although he never officially retired, Owens played his last NFL game in 2010 with the Bengals.

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