Remembering Coach Owens

By Athletic Communications on June 8, 2009 9:17 AM | 2 Comments

With Saturday's passing of former UW football coach and athletic director Jim Owens, there have been several columns that looked back at his time at the UW. Most followers of Husky football describe Owens as the second-most prominent figure in UW football history - behind Don James. In leading the Huskies to the 1960 Helms Foundation national title, he certainly cemented himself into legendary status in the UW program.

In addition to Tom Porter's book that was published a copule of years ago - A Football Band of Brothers, a few local columnists have written columns reflecting on Owens' life.

Seattle Times - Jim Owens cut a big swath through Seattle

SeattlePI.com - Owens wanted something more for his legacy

Seattle Times - Bob Condotta's Football Blog

Also, here is the story from GoHuskies.com. Memorial information should be available today.

2 Comments

Rob Clarkston | June 8, 2009 9:30 AM | Reply

Jim Owens was larger than life. He will sorely be missed. Thank you Coach Owens for all you did to put Husky football on the national map!

Teri Mac | June 8, 2009 11:05 AM | Reply

So sad to see Coach Owens' passing. I always got a kick out of my father's stories about watching Husky football as a kid and how mean and tough the Huskies were. God bless you Coach.