Robert Owens
Robert Dailey Owens
(Bob)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 175 lb.
- High School West Chester Henderson High School
- Born April 2, 1948 in Bluefield, WV USA
- Died February 4, 1987 in West Chester, PA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Robert Owens was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 Amateur Draft (45th overall). He played three seasons as a catcher in the Cubs system before becoming injured following the 1968 campaign.
Playing for the Treasure Valley Cubs, Quincy Cubs, and Lodi Crushers, Owens had a career batting average of .254 with 14 doubles, 4 triples, and 3 home runs.
Robert's brother, Jack Owens, was a contestant on the reality television series Big Brother 4 in 2003.
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