Bob Olson

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Bob Olson
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Position Linebacker
Personal information
Born1948 (age 76–77)
Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Career information
High school Superior (WI) Central [1]
Awards and highlights
  • MVP 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic
Stats at ESPN

Bob Olson (born May 1948) is an American former football player born in Superior, Wisconsin. [2] He attended Notre Dame where he played linebacker between 1968 and 1969 and became team captain. [3] In the 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic game against the University of Texas at Austin, he was selected as the defensive MVP. [4]

During the 1970 NFL draft he was selected in the 5th round, 107th player overall, by the New England Patriots, but didn't make the team. [2] He coached St Joseph's school football for 15 years.

References

  1. ↑ "Steve Cline named to UPI All-Public". The La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Marder, Keith; Spellen, Mark; Donovan, Jim (2001). The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to America's Favorite College Team. Citadel Press. p. 155. ISBN   0-8065-2108-2.
  3. ↑ "George Kelly Passes Away At Age 75". Monogram Club. University of Notre Dame. March 3, 2003. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  4. ↑ Robertson, Walter (January 2, 1970). "Comeback Longhorns Do It Again". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 8, 2010.


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