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Olsen, Orrin James, 1953-

 Person

Biographical History

Orrin James Olsen (born 1953) played professional football for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1976.

Orrin James Olsen was born in Logan, Utah, and graduated from Orem High School in 1971. He attended Brigham Young University playing college football and earning a degree in Business Management. In 1976, he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, playing one season. He married in 1974 and is the father of 7 children. He currently works for LDS Philanthropies.

Citation:
UPB files, May 9, 2019 (Orin James Olsen; born 1953 in Logan, Utah; 1971 Orem High School graduation; studied Business Management at BYU; played college football at BYU; drafted by KC Chiefs in 1976; married in 1974; father of 7 children; works for LDS Philanthropies)

Wikipedia, April 9, 2020 ǂb (Orrin James Olsen; born July 7, 1953; American football center in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs; played one season in 1976)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Orlando Clark Barrus papers, 1917-1922

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239252478], Folder: 6-16
Identifier: MSS 3070 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials relating to the mission of Orlando Clark Barrus, including mission journals, outgoing letters, and certificates. Also included is his patriarchal blessing, given in 1917. Materials created between 1917 and 1922.

Dates: 1917-1922
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3070, Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

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  • Subject: Mormon missionaries -- Southern States X
  • Subject: Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Correspondence X

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