Oatten Fisher facts for kids
| Born: | April 1, 1924 Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 30, 2006 (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard, Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | University of North Carolina |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1950 | Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers |
| 1951 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1952–1953 | Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers |
| 1954 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1955–1956 | Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers |
| 1959 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Honors | ORFU All-Star - 1950, 1953, 1955 Salisbury/Rowan Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015 (posthumous) |
Oatten Fisher was a talented Canadian football player. He was born on April 1, 1924, and passed away on April 30, 2006. He became an "all-star" because he was one of the best players in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Oatten Fisher's Football Journey
Oatten Fisher started his football career playing college football. He played for the University of North Carolina. After college, he moved to Canada to play professional football. His career in Canada lasted for eight years.
Playing in Canada
Oatten played for a few teams during his time in Canada. He spent two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, playing 16 games. He also had a very successful time with the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers. This team was part of the Ontario Rugby Football Union.
While playing for the Balmy Beach Beachers, Oatten was chosen as an all-star three times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the league. He finished his football career in 1959. His last team was the Calgary Stampeders.
Breaking Barriers in Football
Oatten Fisher was an important player for another reason. He was one of the first African-American players to join the CFL. At that time, there were barriers that stopped people of color from playing in many sports leagues. Oatten helped to break down these barriers. He showed that talent and skill are what truly matter.
Oatten Fisher passed away in Toronto, Canada, on April 30, 2006. He is remembered for his skills on the field and for helping to make football more inclusive.
