Jerroll D. Olson (born 1933) is a former

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coach. He served as the head football coach at the

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from 1968 to 1977, compiling a record of 54–39–4. Olson was born in 1933, on farm in

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. He graduated from high school in

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before attending

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, where he lettered in football,

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, and

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Head coaching record

College

References

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