Jim Owens

James Philip Owens (January 16, 1934 – September 8, 2020), nicknamed "Bear," was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1967 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Houston Colt .45s/Astros, appearing in 286 games. Originally signed by the Phillies in 1951 out of Bradford Area High School, Owens posted win totals of 22, 22, and 17 across minor league levels from Class D to Triple-A between 1952 and 1954 before earning a spot on Philadelphia's Opening Day roster in 1955. He later worked as a pitching coach following his playing career.