About Glenn Olson
Lived 1916 – 1982 (aged 65–66). Glenn Olson was an American american football player.
Glenn Earl "Red" Olson (March 31, 1916 – November 1982) was an American football blocking back.
Olson was born at Colo, Iowa, in 1916. He played college football as a fullback and blocking halfback for Iowa from 1935 to 1938.
In October 1940, Olson signed with the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in two NFL games with the Rams.
Olson also played for the Columbus Bullies of the American Football League in 1941 and for the Hollywood Bears of the Pacific Coast Professional Football League in 1942.
During World War II, he served in the United States Navy.
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Who was Glenn Olson?
American football player
When was Glenn Olson born?
Glenn Olson was born on 31 March 1916 in Colo.
When did Glenn Olson die?
Glenn Olson died in 1982.
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Glenn Olson was an american football player.
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Glenn Olson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glenn Olson. https://biography.guide/glenn-olson/
MLA: "Glenn Olson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/glenn-olson/.
Chicago: "Glenn Olson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/glenn-olson/.
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