Les Olsson

American football player and coach (1909–1972)
American football player
Les Olsson
No. 21
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1909-08-18)August 18, 1909
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died:July 2, 1972(1972-07-02) (aged 62)
Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
High school:Akron (OH) Central
College:Mercer
Career history
  • Boston/Washington Redskins (1934–1938)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:57
Games started:47
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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]

After his playing career, Olsson was the football head coach for 25 years at Akron Manchester High School.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Les Olsson - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04.
  2. ^ "Manchester football coach Jim France ties OHSAA career wins record: Things you should know".

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
  • Les Olsson at Find a Grave
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