Lee Owens (born July 17, 1956) is a former

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coach. He served as the head football coach at the

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from 1995 to 2003 and

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from 2004 to 2022, compiled a career

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coaching record of 177–122. Between 1981 and 1991, he was the head football coach at four high schools in

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and then an assistant coach at

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from 1992 to 1994. Owens directed the Galion Tigers to the D-II Ohio State Championship in 1985. He earned his

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degree from

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in 1977.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Owens, Lee 1956 births Living people Akron Zips football coaches Ashland Eagles football coaches Ohio State Buckeyes football coaches High school football coaches in Ohio Bluffton University alumni People from Ashland County, Ohio