Owen Gill

Owen Gill is an English-American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft. He played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Rams.
Born to Guyanese parents, Gill played cricket, soccer, and rugby while growing up in London. He moved to the United States in 1978. Gill was not initially attracted to football, not liking the stoppage after each play. He played football at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York City.