Reggie Oliver (American football)

Reggie Oliver
Biographical details
Born(1951-10-20)October 20, 1951
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 2018(2018-08-14) (aged 66)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1970–1973Marshall
1974Jacksonville Sharks
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–1983Marshall (assistant)
1994Alabama A&M
Head coaching record
Overall4–7

Reginald M. Oliver (October 20, 1951 – August 14, 2018) was an American football player and coach.

Oliver was a college football quarterback at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia from 1970 to 1973. He was one of a small handful of members of the 1970 team who were not on the plane crash that killed all aboard. Oliver was portrayed by actor Arlen Escarpeta in the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

Oliver served as the head football coach at Alabama A&M University in 1994, compiling a record of 4–7.