14 Facts About Terry Owen

Leslie Terence Owen was born on 11 September 1949 and is an English former footballer who played as a striker.

Terry Owen is the father of former England international striker Michael Owen.

Terry Owen began his career at Everton, before signing with Bradford City in June 1970.

Terry Owen joined Rochdale via Cambridge United in 1977, before moving on to Port Vale in 1979.

Terry Owen finished as the club's top league scorer during the campaign, with 14 goals to his name.

Terry Owen left Chester in the summer of 1977 and played just one Third Division game for his next club, Cambridge United, against Chester, before returning to the north-west with Mike Ferguson's Rochdale.

Terry Owen scored 21 goals in 82 league games for "Dale".

Terry Owen joined Port Vale in summer 1979, as one of Dennis Butler's last signings as manager.

Terry Owen was then given a free transfer to Northwich Victoria of the Alliance Premier League.

Terry Owen then returned to Welsh non-league football with Prestatyn Town.

However, as time wore on and he began to establish himself in his own right, the roles would be reversed, with Terry Owen normally spoken of just as Michael Owen's father.

Terry Owen has often been seen at events with his son, such as when he won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 1998.

Terry Owen is the father-in-law of Richie Partridge, who played for Liverpool, Sheffield Wednesday, and Chester City.

Terry Owen asked his father-in-law for advice prior to joining Chester in 2007.