Bob Olson | |
School: | Notre Dame |
Position: | Linebacker |
Bowlgames: | Cotton Bowl Classic (1970) |
Birth Place: | Superior, Wisconsin |
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Espn: | 179988 |
Bob Olson (born May 1948) is a former American football player born in Superior, Wisconsin. He attended Notre Dame where he played linebacker between 1968 and 1969 and became team captain.[1] In the 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic game against the University of Texas at Austin, he was selected as the defensive MVP.[2]
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.[3] He coached St Joseph's school football for 15 years.