Former University of Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brigman "Brig" Owens, who was inducted into the UC Athletics Hall of Fame in 1979, died Tuesday. He was 79.
Owens, a team captain for the Bearcats from 1963-64, led Cincinnati to back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference championships before being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1965 NFL Draft.
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Owens played 13 NFL seasons, most notably for Washington, earning a spot on the team's "Ring of Fame."
“Our condolences go out to the Owens family for their loss,” Cincinnati director of athletics John Cunningham said. “Brig was a tremendous student-athlete at the University of Cincinnati, and also a great player for Washington, but what’s most impressive is the impact he had off the field and his commitment to helping young people. We were honored he stayed engaged with our university over the years. Brig’s life as a student-athlete, entrepreneur and community leader can serve as an inspiration for us all.”
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