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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1948 (age 77–78) Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Superior (WI) Central[1] |
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| 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][5] He coached St Joseph's school football for 15 years.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Steve Cline named to UPI All-Public". The La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- 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.
- ↑ "George Kelly Passes Away At Age 75". Monogram Club. University of Notre Dame. March 3, 2003. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ↑ Robertson, Walter (January 2, 1970). "Comeback Longhorns Do It Again". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
- ↑ "1970 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
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