Career
He made seven appearances in The Football League. Started at in 1956 and at the same time joined Liverpool Youth team in 1956.Signed by Liverpool F.C. from in 1957. Played for England Youth team in 1957.
Signed by Chester from Liverpool F.C. in 1958, he made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw at Walsall on 11 September 1958.
He became the third Chester goalkeeper to appear for the first team that season after Brian Biggins and Keith Griffiths, but new signing Ron Howells was to become regular keeper from the next game and Owen did not reappear until the final match of the 1959-1960 season against Southport. He did not play for the club again and moved on to Tranmere Rovers.
