William J. Olcott
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1862 – 1935
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Who was William J. Olcott?
William James Olcott 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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- Born
- Feb 22, 1862
Detroit - Also known as
- William Olcott
- Education
- University of Michigan
- Died
- Apr 29, 1935
Pasadena
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on July 23, 2013
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