Ralph Kenneth Olsen (April 10, 1924 – November 28, 1994) was an
American football player and coach. He played professional as
defensive end in the
National Football League (NFL). Olsen was drafted by the
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
in the 32nd round of the
1947 NFL draft
The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York.
The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago B ...
and played with the team during the
1949 NFL season
The 1949 NFL season was the 30th regular season of the National Football League. Prior to the season, Boston Yanks owner Ted Collins asked the league to fold his team due to financial woes, and give him a new one in New York City. This new team ...
.
He served as the head football coach at the Montana State School of Mines—now known as
Montana Technological University from 1952 to 1956.
Head coaching record
Junior college
References
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1924 births
1994 deaths
American football defensive ends
American River Beavers football coaches
Green Bay Packers players
Montana Tech Orediggers athletic directors
Montana Tech Orediggers football coaches
Utah Utes football players
Sportspeople from Salt Lake City
Coaches of American football from Utah
Players of American football from Salt Lake City
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