| Notre Dame | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | 1948 (age 75–76) Superior, Wisconsin |
| Career history | |
| Bowl games | Cotton Bowl Classic (1970) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.