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

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. He played

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and attended Albany High School in Albany, Texas. Oliver died of cancer on June 28, 2013, in

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Professional career

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. He was released by the Browns in late August 1970.

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2013 deaths 1947 births Players of American football from Texas American football defensive ends Abilene Christian Wildcats football players Cleveland Browns players People from Olney, Texas Deaths from cancer in Texas {{Defensive-lineman-1940s-stub