Hubie Oliver facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | November 12, 1957 Elyria, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Elyria (Elyria, Ohio) | ||||||
| College: | Arizona | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 10 / Pick: 275 | ||||||
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Hubie Oliver (born November 12, 1957) is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round of the 1981 NFL draft. Oliver also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Oilers.
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What is a Running Back?
A running back is a key player in American football. Their main job is to run with the ball. They try to gain yards for their team. Running backs often carry the ball after the quarterback hands it to them. They also help block for other players. Sometimes, they catch passes too. Hubie Oliver played this important role.
Hubie Oliver's Early Life and College Career
Hubie Oliver was born on November 12, 1957. His hometown is Elyria, Ohio. He went to Elyria High School there. After high school, he played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.
College Achievements
While playing for Arizona, Hubie Oliver was a very good player. He was named to the Second-team All-Pac-10 twice. This means he was one of the best running backs in his college conference. He earned this honor in both 1978 and 1979. Being "All-Conference" is a big deal for college athletes. It shows they are among the top players in their region.
Hubie Oliver's NFL Journey
Hubie Oliver began his professional career in 1981. He was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft. The draft is where NFL teams choose new players from college. Oliver was the 275th player chosen that year.
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
Oliver played for the Eagles from 1981 to 1985. During his time with the team, he gained 1,030 rushing yards. This means he ran with the ball for over a thousand yards. His average was 3.8 yards per carry. He also scored 4 touchdowns for the Eagles. A touchdown is worth 6 points in football.
Moving to Other Teams
After his time with the Eagles, Oliver played for two other NFL teams. In 1986, he joined the Indianapolis Colts. Later that same year, he also played for the Houston Oilers. He finished his NFL career after the 1986 season.
