William J. Olcott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam J. Olcott
American football player
Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1862
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: 29-Apr-1935
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William J. Olcott
- William James Olcott (February 22, 1862 – April 29, 1935) was an American football player and mining and railroad executive in the Mesabi Range.
- He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1881 to 1883 and was captain of the 1882 and 1883 teams.
- After receiving his degree, he worked in the iron ore mining industry for more than 40 years.
- He was president of the Oliver Iron Mining Company from 1909 to 1928 and president of the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway from 1901 to 1909.
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