Owens' autograph escapade leads to charity partnership with pen-maker
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Posted 5:50PM on Monday, June 30, 2003
SAN FRANCISCO - Terrell Owens was only looking for a laugh when he pulled a Sharpie pen from his sock and autographed a football in the end zone. <br>
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But it became a defining moment for the San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro receiver, with some fans and players accusing him of poor sportsmanship. <br>
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Oddly enough, the controversy also sparked an unusual athlete-sponsor relationship between Owens and the makers of Sharpie pens. <br>
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In Atlanta Tuesday, Owens and the pen-makers will begin a nationwide charity campaign bringing money and supplies to schools. <br>
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It's all thanks to Owens' choice of writing instruments. <br>
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Owens says that what began as a little fun has turned into a chance for him to make a difference with school children.
