Fabien Alfranso Bownes (born February 29, 1972 in Aurora, Illinois) is a former professional

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wide receiver in the

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. He played six seasons for the Chicago Bears (1995, 1997–1998) and the Seattle Seahawks (1999–2001). He also ran track and graduated from Western Illinois University with a major in Communication. He began graduate studies in Communication during his last semester at that university, when he participated in on-campus tryouts for National Football League teams. He also has a brother that plays tennis for Western Illinois University. (Mandela Shepard)

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1972 births Living people Sportspeople from Aurora, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois American football wide receivers Western Illinois Leathernecks football players Chicago Bears players Seattle Seahawks players {{widereceiver-1970s-stub