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Bobby Jack Oliver

1936 – 2012

Canadian Football League player

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About Bobby Jack Oliver

Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). Bobby Jack Oliver was an American canadian football player.

Bobby Jack Oliver (January 9, 1936 – December 15, 2012) was an American gridiron football defensive tackle.

Graduating from Baylor University, Oliver was a second round pick of the Chicago Cardinals in the 1958 NFL draft. He chose to play in the CFL, starting a 3-year stint with the Toronto Argonauts in 1958. He intercepted 2 passes for the Double Blue and in 1961 was traded to the Montreal Alouettes, along with Paul Fedor and linebacker Ron Brewer, for defensive end Doug McNichol and tackle Billy Shipp.

Oliver enjoyed his greatest success as a Lark, being named an all-star in 1961 and 1962, and winning the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as the CFL East MVP. He added kicking to his repertoire, scoring 103 points and punting 22 times.

In 1964, he was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he played 2 games; his contract was promptly sold to the Edmonton Eskimos, where he finished the season and his career.

Oliver married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trentham on June 4, 1954; settled in Texas, they have two grown children and one deceased.

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Baylor University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Jack Oliver?

Canadian Football League player

When was Bobby Jack Oliver born?

Bobby Jack Oliver was born on 9 January 1936 in Abilene.

When did Bobby Jack Oliver die?

Bobby Jack Oliver died on 15 December 2012 in Dallas.

What was Bobby Jack Oliver's occupation?

Bobby Jack Oliver was a canadian football player.

What nationality was Bobby Jack Oliver?

Bobby Jack Oliver was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Jack Oliver

· Wikidata: Q4935175

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