Lance Olssen
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Lance Everett Olssen (born April 17, 1947) is a former professional
Olssen grew up in Staten Island, New York and played high school football for the Stuyvesant High School Peglegs. He played college football at Purdue University as a defensive tackle, wearing the number 75 jersey. In his collegiate playing years, he was the biggest member of the Boilermakers at 6' 5" and 257 pounds and was a member of the team that won the 1967 Rose Bowl when Purdue narrowly defeated USC 14–13.[1] He was honored that same year as an Academic All-American and graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial management.[1]
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After retirement, Olssen worked as a retail store manager and a circulation manager for the Evansville Courier & Press before retiring in 2004 due to health problems. He lives in Newburgh, Indiana with his wife DeeDee, who was a middle school teacher, and has two sons and two grandchildren.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Engelhardt, Gordon (26 January 2007). "Pride of Purdue Newburgh resident who starred for Boilermakers now roots for Colts". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Lance Olssen". ProFootballArchives. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
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