Reggie Oliver (American football)

Reginald M. Oliver (October 20, 1951 – August 14, 2018) was an American football player and coach.[1]

Reggie Oliver
Biographical details
Born(1951-10-20)October 20, 1951
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DiedAugust 14, 2018(2018-08-14) (aged 66)
Huntsville, Alabama
Playing career
1970–1973Marshall
1974Jacksonville Sharks
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–1983Marshall (assistant)
1994Alabama A&M
Head coaching record
Overall4–7

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 the lives of all aboard.[2] 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.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Alabama A&M Bulldogs (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1994)
1994 Alabama A&M 4–74–45th
Alabama A&M: 4–74–4
Total:4–7

References

  1. "Reginald Oliver". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. "Former Marshall Quarterback Reggie Oilver Dead at 66". WHNT TV. August 14, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. "Four players from Tuscaloosa died when Marshall football team's flight crashed in 1970". Tuscaloosa News. December 17, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
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