James Henry Kenneth Oliver (10 August 1924 – 13 May 1994) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender, most notably for Derby County.
Having started his career with Brush Sports,[1] Oliver played for Sunderland during the late 1940s.
[2] Oliver joined Derby in September 1949 from Sunderland, from where he had made several occasional appearances in league football.
During his latter years with Derby County, Oliver was interviewed in November 1957 by board directors from Burton Albion, who were considering appointing him as a player-manager.
Derby said they would release Oliver with their blessing for only a nominal fee, should he secure the role.