Receivers Image Gallery of RC Owens, Receiver, 1957-1964 RC OwensA former basketball player at the College of Idaho he was offered a contract with the Minnesota Lakers but chose to play football with the 49ers instead.RC OwensRaleigh Climon Owens, or just RC. Finished his 8 year NFL career with 206 catches, 3285 yards averaging 15.9 yards-per-catch and 20 touchdowns.RC Owens"Ally Oop" receiver RC Ownes makes one of his patented leaping grabs over defender's heads. RC OwensAfter a very successful 5 seasons with the 49ers he joined the Baltimore Colts after he became a free agent in 1962. RC OwensA 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960. RC OwensA 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960. RC OwensA 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960. RC OwensA 14th round pick from the College of Idaho (where he still holds the All-Time career rebounding record) by San Francisco in 1956. He is credited as the receiver who originated the "Alley Oop" pass. 49er QB YA Tittle would heave a pass over the heads of defenders and Owens would simply out-leap them for the catch. This he used to great effect as he was named the team's Rookie of the Year. He was also the first 49er to gain a thousand yards receiving in 1961 - he had 1032 yards on 55 catches. Was named to the All-Pro Team in 1960. Please follow and like us: You Might Also Like Carroll Dale February 26, 2016 Bill Brooks March 24, 2017 Bill Anderson December 21, 2015 Leave a Reply Cancel reply
