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 1969 NFL Draft. He played college football at Abilene Christian University and attended Albany High School in Albany, Texas.[1] Oliver died of cancer on June 28, 2013 in Abilene, Texas.[2]
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| Position: | Defensive end |
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| Born: | (1947-06-17)June 17, 1947 Olney, Texas |
| Died: | June 28, 2013(2013-06-28) (aged 66) Abilene, Texas |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| High school: | Albany (TX) |
| College: | Abilene Christian |
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: 17 / Pick: 436 |
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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.[1] He was released by the Browns in late August 1970.[2]
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