Les Olsson
American football player and coach (1909–1972)
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Carl Lester Olsson (August 18, 1909 – July 2, 1972) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/Washington Redskins. He attended Mercer University.[1]
PositionGuard
BornAugust 18, 1909
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1972 (aged 62)
Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
High schoolAkron (OH) Central
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | August 18, 1909 Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 2, 1972 (aged 62) Barberton, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school | Akron (OH) Central | ||||||
| College | Mercer | ||||||
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After his playing career, Olsson was the football head coach for 25 years at Akron Manchester High School.[2]
