About Oatten Fisher
Lived 1924 – 2006 (aged 82). Oatten Fisher was an American canadian football player.
Oatten Fisher (April 1, 1924 – April 30, 2006), was an all-star Canadian Football League player.
Having played college football at the University of North Carolina, Fisher embarked on an 8-year career in Canada. While he only played 16 games over 2 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, he had a successful stint with the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers of the Ontario Rugby Football Union, where he was selected an all-star 3 times. He finished his football career in 1959 with the Calgary Stampeders.
Fisher was among the first African-American players to break the colour barrier in the CFL.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oatten Fisher?
Player of American and Canadian football
When was Oatten Fisher born?
Oatten Fisher was born on 1 April 1924 in Salisbury.
When did Oatten Fisher die?
Oatten Fisher died on 30 April 2006.
What was Oatten Fisher's occupation?
Oatten Fisher was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Oatten Fisher?
Oatten Fisher was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oatten Fisher. https://biography.guide/oatten-fisher/
MLA: "Oatten Fisher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oatten-fisher/.
Chicago: "Oatten Fisher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oatten-fisher/.
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