Jump to content

Bob Oliver (American football)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bob Oliver
No. 79
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1947-06-17)June 17, 1947
Olney, Texas, U.S.
Died:June 28, 2013(2013-06-28) (aged 66)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Albany (TX)
College:Abilene Christian
NFL draft:1969 / round: 17 / pick: 436
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Lee Oliver (June 17, 1947 – June 28, 2013) was an 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

[edit]

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]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "BOB OLIVER". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Robert Lee 'Bob' Oliver". oldestlivingprofootball.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.