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Burgess Owens

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U.S. Congressman

The Resume

    (August 2, 1951- )
    Born in Columbus, Ohio
    Birth name is Clarence Burgess Owens
    Safety for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1980–82) and New York Jets (2002 – 03)
    Selected by the Jets in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft
    Attended the University of Miami
    Republican nominee for Utah's 4th congressional district (2020)

Why he might be annoying:

    He gained national attention testifying in a Judiciary hearing opposing a bill that advocated reparations for slavery.
    He has been critical of both Colin Kaepernick and the U.S. national anthem protests.
    He is less known for his football career and more for his political positions, such as his vocal support for President Trump.
    Running for a congressional seat, he assessed the state of the country as follows: 'The days of Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill are over. We’re dealing with people who hate our country.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a survivor of prostate cancer.
    He was a First-Team All-American defensive back.
    He was a regular starter for the Jets and was a part of the Raiders' 1980 championship team.
    In his rookie season, he returned a kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos.
    This was the Jets' only TD scored on a kickoff return during the 1970s.
    He criticized Joe Biden for joking that African-Americans who support Trump 'ain't black.'

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 99 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 84 Votes: 45.24% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 55 Votes: 47.27% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying