About Reggie Oliver
Lived 1951 – 2018 (aged 66). Reggie Oliver was an American american football coach and american football player.
Reginald M. Oliver (October 20, 1951 – August 14, 2018) was an American football player and coach.
Oliver was a college football quarterback at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia from 1970 to 1973. He was one of a small handful of members of the 1970 team who were not on the plane crash that killed all aboard. Oliver was portrayed by actor Arlen Escarpeta in the 2006 film We Are Marshall.
Oliver served as the head football coach at Alabama A&M University in 1994, compiling a record of 4–7.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reggie Oliver?
American football player (1951-2018)
When was Reggie Oliver born?
Reggie Oliver was born on 20 October 1951 in Tuscaloosa.
When did Reggie Oliver die?
Reggie Oliver died on 14 August 2018 in Huntsville.
What was Reggie Oliver's occupation?
Reggie Oliver was an american football coach and american football player.
What nationality was Reggie Oliver?
Reggie Oliver was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Reggie Oliver (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reggie Oliver. https://biography.guide/reggie-oliver-american-football-coach/
MLA: "Reggie Oliver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reggie-oliver-american-football-coach/.
Chicago: "Reggie Oliver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reggie-oliver-american-football-coach/.
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