William J. Olcott | |
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 Olcott cropped from 1883 University of Michigan team photograph | |
| Born | February 22, 1862 |
| Died | April 29, 1935 (aged 73) Pasadena, California, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Known for | Football player/mining executive |
William James Olcott (February 22, 1862 – April 29, 1935) 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.