Ollie Dobbins
| No. 25, 40, 21[1] | |
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 30, 1941 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Philadelphia (PA) West |
| College: | Morgan State (1960–1963) |
| NFL draft: | 1964 / round: 18 / pick: 247 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Oliver Wendel Dobbins (born November 30, 1941) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the eighteenth round of the 1964 NFL draft after playing college football at Morgan State University. He was a member of the Bills teams that won the 1964 AFL championships.
Early life and college
[edit]Oliver Wendel Dobbins was born on November 30, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended West Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia.[1]
Dobbins was a member of the Morgan State Bears of Morgan State University from 1960 to 1963.[1] He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 1977.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Dobbins was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 18th round, with the 247th overall pick, of the 1964 NFL draft.[3] However, he instead signed with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League.[4] He played in all 14 games, starting one, for the Bills during the 1964 season.[3] Dobbins also played in the 1964 AFL Championship Game, a 20–7 victory over the San Diego Chargers.[5] He was released in 1965.[4] He later signed with the Bills again in 1966 but was also released.[4]
Dobbins was a member of the Atlantic Coast Football League's Wilmington Clippers from 1966 to 1967, Harrisburg Capitol-Colts in 1968, and Pottstown Firebirds from 1968 to 1969.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Ollie Dobbins". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Ollie Dobbins". Morgan State University. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Oliver Dobbins". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ollie Dobbins NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Oliver Dobbins". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 25, 2025.