Bobby Jack Oliver (January 9, 1936 – December 15, 2012) was an American

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defensive tackle. Graduating from Baylor University, Oliver was a second round pick of the Chicago Cardinals in the

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. 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

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and tackle

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. 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

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, where he played 2 games; his contract was promptly sold to the

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, 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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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Bobby Jack 1936 births 2012 deaths Players of American football from Abilene, Texas Players of Canadian football from Texas Canadian football defensive linemen Baylor Bears football players Chicago Cardinals players Toronto Argonauts players Montreal Alouettes players Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players