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Aaron Oliker

Aaron Oliker

American football player (1903–1965)


Aaron Earl Oliker (December 5, 1903 – September 8, 1965) was an American football end.

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Oliker played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers from 1922 to 1925. During the 1924 and 1925 seasons, the Moutaineers compiled a 16–2 record with Oliker playing "practically every minute of every game".[1] He began his career as a backup halfback before being converted into a starter at end. He also played baseball and completed in track for the West Virginia Mountaineers.[2]

In 1926, Oliker played one game for the Pottsville Maroons of the National Football League (NFL).[3][4]

Oliker later worked for many years with the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. He died in September 1965 at age 62.[5]


References

  1. "Oliker To Join Pro Grid Team: Former End On West Virginia University Eleven To Play In East". The Baltimore Sun. August 20, 1926. p. 15 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Oliker Works With 3 Mountaineer Squads". Hinton Daily News. May 6, 1925. p. 3 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Aaron Oliker". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  4. "Aaron Oliker". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  5. "Oliker Rites Set Friday: Starred On Gridiron For WVU In 1924-26". The Cumberland News. September 9, 1965. p. 22 via Newspapers.com.

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