Jack O'Billovich
American gridiron football player
About Jack O'Billovich
Lived 1942 – 1995 (aged 52). Jack O'Billovich was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Melvin John "Mad Dog" O'Billovich (June 5, 1942 – February 13, 1995) was an American professional football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1967. He previously played college football at Oregon State University under coach Tommy Prothro. His brother, Bob O'Billovich, and son Tony O'Billovich also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
O'Billovich died of heart disease in 1995. His ashes were scattered at the Tommy Prothro Football Complex practice football fields at Oregon State University. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Who was Jack O'Billovich?
American gridiron football player (1942-1995)
When was Jack O'Billovich born?
Jack O'Billovich was born on 5 June 1942 in Butte.
When did Jack O'Billovich die?
Jack O'Billovich died on 13 February 1995 in Portland.
What was Jack O'Billovich's occupation?
Jack O'Billovich was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Jack O'Billovich?
Jack O'Billovich was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack O'Billovich. https://biography.guide/jack-o-billovich/
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