Bob Olson

For people with similar names, see Robert Olson (disambiguation).

Bob Olson
Notre Dame
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born:1948 (age 75–76)
Superior, Wisconsin
Career history
Bowl gamesCotton Bowl Classic (1970)
Career highlights and awards
  • MVP 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic

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.

  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 January 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Robertson, Walter (January 2, 1970). "Comeback Longhorns Do It Again". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 8, 2010.