Sep 8, 1997 · Owens' oldest son, Steven Blake Owens, died Saturday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 25. According to a statement released by the Norman Police Department, Blake Owens' body was found at his residence Saturday evening by Barbara Owens, who then called police at approximately 7:55 p.m.

Sep 8, 1997 · Police discovered the body of Steven Blake Owens, 25, after responding to a call about 7:55 p.m. Saturday of a gunshot victim in northwest Norman. Preliminary indications revealed no sign of foul play, and police said the gunshot wound appeared to be self-inflicted.

Jan 7, 1998 · For several weeks after Blake's death, Steve made only a handful of appearances at his OU office. Eventually, he dumped his schedule completely and took an official leave of absence. Contrary to rumors, he did not submit his resignation as athletic director.

Mar 8, 2014 · NORMAN — After the death of their son, Blake, in 1997, former Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens and his wife, Barbara, turned to the Thunderbird Clubhouse for solace. “I’d get depressed and anxious, and I’d go to the clubhouse.

Mar 7, 2014 · A doctor recommended the clubhouse and just months before his tragic death, Blake Owens told his parents that the members needed help. That help turned into a commitment to build a new...

Dec 9, 2023 · Happy birthday to former Oklahoma Sooners running back Steve Owens, who turns 76 on Saturday. Owens, a Miami, Okla. High School graduate, won the Heisman Trophy in 1969. Take a look back at...

Sep 8, 1997 · Police discovered the body of Steven Blake Owens, 25, after responding to a call about 7:55 p.m. Saturday of a gunshot victim in northwest Norman. Oklahoma defeated Syracuse earlier in the...

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40334835/steven_blake-owens: accessed ), memorial page for Steven Blake Owens (16 Dec 1971–6 Sep 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40334835, citing IOOF Cemetery, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by JEF (contributor 47377328).

Jun 7, 2023 · After Steve won the Heisman Trophy in 1969 and was drafted by the Detroit Lions, they adopted their beloved Steven Blake Owens in December, 1971. In 1975, Barbara gave birth to their son,...

Jul 21, 2002 · On Sept. 6, 1997, Blake Owens, the oldest son of Steve and Barbara Owens, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. But holes in the heart sometimes can be filled, and the coming child of Mike and Cory Owens figured to be the tonic.