Bob Oliver (American football) explained

Bob Oliver
Number:79
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:17 June 1947
Birth Place:Olney, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Albany (TX)
College:Abilene Christian
Draftyear:1969
Draftround:17
Draftpick:436
Pastteams:
Pfr:O/OlivBo21

Robert Lee Oliver (June 17, 1947 – June 28, 2013) was American football defensive end who played one season with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Browns in the 17th round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football at Abilene Christian University and attended Albany High School in Albany, Texas.[1] Oliver died of cancer on June 28, 2013, in Abilene, Texas.[2]

Professional career

Oliver was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the NFL with the 436th pick in the 1969 NFL Draft. He played in eight games for the Browns in 1969.[1] He was released by the Browns in late August 1970.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BOB OLIVER . profootballarchives.com . May 2, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112013/http://www.profootballarchives.com/oliv00600.html . March 4, 2016 .
  2. Web site: Robert Lee 'Bob' Oliver . oldestlivingprofootball.com . May 2, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150502133117/http://www.oldestlivingprofootball.com/robertleeoliver.htm . May 2, 2015 .