Bob Olson

American football player (born 1948)

Bob Olson (born May 1948) is a former American football player born in Superior, Wisconsin.[1] He attended Notre Dame where he played linebacker between 1968 and 1969 and became team captain.[2] In the 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic game against the University of Texas at Austin, he was selected as the defensive MVP.[3]

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.[1] He coached St Joseph's school football for 15 years.

References

  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ "George Kelly Passes Away At Age 75". Monogram Club. University of Notre Dame. March 3, 2003. Retrieved 2010-01-09.
  3. ^ Robertson, Walter (January 2, 1970). "Comeback Longhorns Do It Again". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
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Boston Patriots 1970 NFL draft selections
  • Phil Olsen
  • Mike Ballou
  • Eddie Ray
  • Bob Olson
  • Odell Lawson
  • Dennis Wirgowski
  • Henry Brown
  • Dennis Bramlett
  • Greg Roero
  • Ronnie Shelley
  • Garvie Craw
  • Kent Schoolfield
  • Otis McDaniel
  • Joe Killingsworth
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