William J. Olcott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William 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


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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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