Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing Of Lute.He was a good friend and enjoyed many good times in Iowa City.. A true man of honor! He went onto coaching at Long Beach State University and Iowa before going to Arizona. Please try again later. He started his coaching career at the high school level and moved on to the college level at Long Beach City College in 1969. TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona family is mourning the passing of Hall of Fame men's basketball head coach Lute Olson, who died Thursday. Olson led the Wildcats to the 1997 national championship and coached his team to three additional Final Four appearances. He accumulated 776 victories, 23 NCAA Tournament appearances in a row (and 28 overall), five Final Fours and the 1997 national championship. What happened Lute Olson? However, with a #10 regular season ranking, the team was banned from appearing in the NCAA tournament after being put on a 3-year probation mid-season, due to recruiting violations from the Tarkanian era. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Just in one American city, he's still remembered best for a game that doesn't officially appear in either column. Your family is awesome. "I have them somewhere, I could dig them out. Dear Olson Family Rory and I wish to extend our condolences's on the loss of Lute Olson's Family in memory of Lute Olson.he'll surely be missed very very much.best faith/rory p.s.may he rest in peace. DALLAS -- Former Arizona coach Lute Olson contends in a lawsuit that he lost more than $1 million by investing in "bogus" bonds with David Salinas, the Houston financial adviser for college . [15], Of his tenure at Long Beach City College, Olson said, "I was perfectly content there, and had no plans to go anyplace, I loved it there. Ultimately, it won't matter that he didn't beat Purdue in the last game he ever coached, that his final recruiting class went bust or that he abandoned his school twice at the worst possible time. : The Seasons of My Life - Hardcover By Olson, Lute - ACCEPTABLE. LUTE looks back at Olson taking over Long Beach State in 1973 when Jerry Tarkanian left for UNLV. Olson grew up in Hatton and Mayville, N.D., graduated from Grand Forks Central High School and became one of the most successful college basketball coaches of all time during a 25-year career at . Robert Shelton, University of Arizona president, said, "Lute Olson transformed the UA and Tucson into premier basketball countryArizona now stands in the company of great college basketball programs, and we have Lute to thank for that. He went onto coaching at Long Beach State University and Iowa before going to Arizona. "I thought, 'well, I'm just going to break that trend.' This account has been disabled. Then they moved to California where, in 19621963, Olson coached the freshman basketball team at Western High School in Anaheim. He will be greatly missed by all who love the University of Arizona., Lute Olson was so much more than a basketball coach, said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Most definitely a true coaching talent, he will be missed be so many. He built a NCAA tournament contender from the ground up. Thanks for your help! [72] On December 8, 2016, Olson attended the Iowa-Iowa State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, alongside his former Iowa player Ronnie Lester. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Olson led. Knope became concerned about "changes in (Olson's) behavior and trouble handling his increasing workload" and advised Olson to retire as a result: Knope said that Olson was "devastated" upon being informed of the MRI results and remained at home in Tucson; Olson has so far declined to comment publicly on his condition. That speaks to the true gentleman and teacher that he was. Olson retired in 2008 after his first stroke, calling it a career with that 1997 title, four Final Fours, 11 Pac-10 regular season titles and a 587-190 record with the Wildcats. Olson is survived by his third wife, Kelly, five children (Vicki, Jody, Christi, Greg and Steve) and 14 grandchildren. Failed to report flower. H. HoustonREDHawk HR Legend. In his 23 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Olson led Arizona to seven Elite Eights and four Finals Fours. Lute is a UA Legend and his legacy is forever written into the books of UA history! 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Drafted were: Cliff Poindexter (Chicago), his brother Roscoe Poindexter (Boston), All-American Glenn McDonald (1st Round, Boston), Leonard Grey (Seattle) and a year later, Bobby Gross (Portland). [8][9] This forced Alinda Olson to move away from the farm and into Mayville. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). First in Minnesota at Mahnomen and Two Harbors, Minnesota for five years total. He made us feel like winners. With many condolences. Olson left his post in 2007 due to health concerns before ultimately stepping down for good in the fall of 2008. Our prayers with you all. Coach Olson adopted Tucson and Tucson adopted Lute as it's number one son. [38], Throughout the nineties and 2000s, Arizona under Olson was one of the top producers of NBA talent in terms of number of alumni playing in the league. A lo largo de este trabajo, avanzamos en la tesis de que existe un vnculo entre el proceso de intensificacin y visibilizacin del trnsito migratorio ligado al rgimen global de fronteras y el proceso de auge de las estrategias de cooperacin [48], Olson's daughter, Jody (Julie's mother), is currently the principal of Catalina Foothills High School since the fall of 2018. [41], Despite this reputation, Arizona under Olson has also developed many outstanding shooting guards and swingmen: Sean Elliott, Gilbert Arenas, Jud Buechler, Khalid Reeves, Miles Simon, Michael Dickerson, Chris Mills, Richard Jefferson, Luke Walton, Andre Iguodala, Salim Stoudamire, Michael Wright, Ray Owes and Hassan Adams all excelled with the Wildcats, and many went on to stardom in the NBA. There, he played football, basketball and one year of baseball. We have set your language to Olson remained in Tucson and became a regular at the McKale Center during his retirement, drawing cheers every time he appeared on the video board. Lute Olson, who coached the Arizona Wildcats for 24 seasons from 1983 to 2008, passed away on Thursday at age 85, according to a statement from the University of Arizona. Every time he came into the bank where I worked he had an instant impact. Assistant coach Jim Rosborough will lead the team in the meantime. He lifted the room and you knew you were in the presence of greatness. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. at We invite you to share condolences for Lute. Head coach Lute Olson of Arizona during the men's Pacific 10 Tournament championship game in 2002. I just heard about this on Friday while doing video visit with one of my patients, a University of Arizona graduate that had met Lute a number of times at Alumni functions and had an enormous amount of respect for Lute. He always treated everyone with respect and it was noticed. Aug. 28, 2020 Lute Olson, a Basketball Hall of Fame coach who took the University of Arizona to the 1997 N.C.A.A. [53], On November 4, 2007, Olson was absent from the Wildcats' preseason opener. Verify and try again. Freshman Bobby Hansen played after breaking a bone in his left hand and fellow freshman Mark Gannon was lost for the season with a knee injury. Conference regular season champion Lute Olson was a class act. Photo request sent successfully. So the news came, Lute Olson died on Aug. 27, age 85. Olson had also apparently suffered from atrial fibrillation for several years, which could have produced a blood clot resulting in the stroke. Ways to honor Lute Olson's life and legacy. He was 85. What a man and a legend. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Bill had been an active member of the Valley National Bank Fiesta Bowl which was an honor for both of us. Drag images here or select from your computer for Lute Olson memorial. He took Iowa to the NCAA final four by holding the ball. Thank you Coach- I love you! $14.99. In 1964 he was hired as varsity head coach at Marina-Huntington Beach High School. [51] In 2018, Matt joined the staff of the Houston Rockets as an Assistant Coach after having served as Head Coach of the Rockets' developmental league team and being with the Rockets organization since 2013. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. May God be with you during this loss, Lute Olson was a man that the city of Tucson will never forget. Over a 13-year stretch, the Pac-12 would advance just two teams to the Final Four, in 1988 and 1994. He made basketball so much more than just a game. Thanks for so many years of memories, rest in peace coach O. I met Lute as a young adult at the University of Iowa. The volume also includes extracts. Lute Olson was 67 then, not quite two months removed from perhaps the most difficult episode of his life: the death of his wife, Bobbi, from ovarian cancer. "[16], Olson followed Jerry Tarkanian as coach, and Tarkanian had built the program into a National power, before leaving for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Olson won national Coach of the Year honors five times. "[81], Kevin O'Neill, the man originally tapped to replace Olson as Arizona head coach, but who later left the Wildcat program, stated: "I have great respect for Lute Olson. At least he is reunited with the the love of his life Bobby in Heaven. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The Badger star was named 2022 Lute Olson National Player of the Year on Friday. In 2001, Olson was roaming the sidelines . The death toll has risen to 62 in the migrant tragedy off Italy's southern coast after rescue crews recovered three more bodies. Lute Olson Signed Hardcover Book The Seasons of My Life Arizona Wildcats HC/DJ. His unspoken message: Catch up, get better or get trampled. "[77] "[23]"I also liked it at Long Beach State, but I felt I had been lied to and decided to leave even though Iowa wasn't exactly a basketball hotbed," he said. It's unlikely Midnight Lute got his name from any kind of last-minute antics that put him in Baffert's barm or under the silks of Mike Pegram and his partners. [26] Iowa was also without Assistant Coach Tony McAndrews, who had been in a plane crash mid-season after a recruiting trip. Arizona coach Sean Miller said in a statement. MetPublications is a portal to the Met's comprehensive publishing program featuring over five decades of Met books, Journals, Bulletins, and online publications on art history available to read, download and/or search for free. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Published by The Daily News on Aug. 28, 2020. It would have been sad had the Olson era at Iowa not been fully appreciated while it was happening. At Grand Forks, Olson played in his senior year for Coach Fritz Engel in both summer American Legion baseball and basketball, playing football for Coaches Bob Peskey and Louis King. [85], On February 11, 2012, Olson was initiated into the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity by Gamma Delta Chapter at the University of Arizona. Failed to remove flower. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "[84], In 2000, Olson received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. I made it to 6-7 games at McHale and saw him off court a dozen times around Tucson. Many of these players (such as Steve Kerr, Mike Bibby, Jason Terry, and Gilbert Arenas) were not highly regarded on a national level in high school but flourished under Olson's system to eventually become college stars and productive NBA players. Arnold was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 1985 and his healthcare needs have continued. A 2002 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Olson retired from coaching in October 2008 with a career record of 781-281. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214915444/lute-olson. After planning on resuming his duties for the 2008-09 season, Olson retired less than a month before the season was set to begin. Get this Hartford Courant page for free from Saturday, March 16, 1985 16, 1985 ' i Obituaries M. Siegel; Was Partner In City Poultry Market " Manuel Meyer Siegel, 71, of 11-A " Heritage Drive . Jan 15, 2018 #11 For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Add to your scrapbook. [10] Olson was coached by Harold Poier at Mayville, where he grew to 6' 3" (1.90 m) as a junior. Lute Olson Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee "IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He said he left Iowa because life there had become a "fishbowl" and he needed a change. Olson died Thursday night in. At the time I had the opportunity to get to know both Lute and Bobbie, I was Cathey Moody, married to Bill Moody. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He guided the Wildcats to 23 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, an NCAA coach-and-school record only recently broken by arguably the greatest coach in college basketball history, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski. Arizona defeated Kentucky 84-79 in overtime, doing so without making a field goal in the bonus session, the only time that's ever happened in Final Four history. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Rest in Peace Coach O. All Rights Reserved. Try again later. Discovery Company. Along with the successful players noted above, Olson has 46 NCAA tournament wins, one behind John Wooden and one ahead of Bob Knight. Nevertheless, as the one Pac-12 site in the USA TODAY College Wires. Brase played for the women's basketball team at the University of Arizona as a starting player for four years and had served as an assistant coach at Loyola Marymount University. Lute Olson will go don as one of the many College Coaches of all time. Resend Activation Email. Year should not be greater than current year. We will sorely miss his brilliance as our head coach, but we will benefit from the legacy he leaves for decades to come. I appreciate every opportunity he gave me. Lute Olson, the man who guided the University of Arizona to an unlikely 1997 NCAA Tournament championship, died Thursday at the age of 85, according to the university. Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died. The less-than-graceful end of Olson's time with Arizona did not affect his standing in the community or with Arizona fans whatsoever. championship and 23 consecutive appearances in the postseason tournament, died. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Livengood would not speculate on Olson's permanent replacement; it was widely assumed Dunlap would coach the team on an interim basis. The ex-husband and former in-laws of a slain Hong Kong model have. [54], On December 6, 2007, it was announced that Olson would miss the entire 200708 season. Earlier in the 1952 state tournament, Olson's Central team had defeated Minot St. Leo's, featuring future Louisiana State University coach Dale Brown. The recipient is announced annually at the site on NCAA Final Four. Reminiscing about winters in Minnesota, Olson said "Growing up, it was fine because I didn't know any better," Olson said. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 1 Kentucky to give the team its first and only national championship. The two most recent recipients were Murray State's Ja Morant and Oregon's Payton Pritchard. Olson was an occasional sight to be seen at Arizona games as late as 2018. A year later, Arizona won its first Pac-10 title. 1:23 AM EDT, Fri August 28, 2020. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In 2018, Julie (now Julie Brase Hairgrove) was selected to be an assistant coach in lhe WNBA All-Star game. Iowa had played in the antiquated Iowa Fieldhouse. Make sure that the file is a photo. "Now I play all the time. Teammates Ronnie Lester and Mike "Tree" Henry accompanied Arnold. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. There is a problem with your email/password. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Memorial Transfer Successful. Olson lost his father to a stroke when he was 5 years old, an affliction that would in part force the end of his coaching career more than 65 years later. Its hard to put into words how much Lute Olson meant to me.He was an amazing coach & a wonderful man. He was 85. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dear Lute, thank you for bringing so much joy and happiness to Tucson. Olson, 85, had been in failing health since he suffered a . As Gwendolyn says in Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: "In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing" (150). Olson, who coached the Arizona Wildcats for 24 seasons from 1983 to 2008, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lute Olson family. Bear Down! Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. It was a pleasure knowing you. He also coached the US national team in the 1986 Federation Internationale de Basketball Amateur (FIBA) World Championship, the last US amateur basketball team to win in international competition. May the words of Jeremiah 29:11 bring comfort to family and friends during this time of sorrow. . Lute Olson, the white-haired dean of the desert who built the University of Arizona's basketball program into a rollicking national power, has died. [75][76], On April 12, 2018, Olson was honored by the University of Arizona, who erected a statue of him outside the McKale Center on campus. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Olson turned the Iowa Basketball program around, going 1910 in just his second season. Robert Luther "Lute" Olson (September 22, 1934 August 27, 2020) was an American basketball coach, who was inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame[1] and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Olson died in August at age 85 but is never far from Kerr's thoughts. Failed to delete memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I believed them, but they didn't tell me the truth. By JOHN MARSHALL August 28, 2020 GMT. While Coach will no longer be with us, his presence will be felt for generations to come. On Tuesday, the Warriors head coach will honor Olson at the Game Changer awards. [10][11], Olson enrolled at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota after completing high school. All Rights Reserved. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was 85 years old. With Lute's passing, the biggest loss to all of us is the incredible role model he was to his team members, to the fans and most importantly to the City of Tucson - a gentleman to all of those he met with ethics beyond reproach. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Perpetually so composed he seemed to . "It was a . Lute Olsen was a legend in college basketball and will be missed. Olson was placed in. Olson frequently had teams seeded No. God Bless! Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Coach Olson will always be the face of Tucson. And I just hope he's at peace with where he's at in his decision. ai thinker esp32 cam datasheet In the season before he arrived, Arizona had won just four games. GREAT NEWS! I remember the first time Lute took me into the Hawkeye Mens basketball locker room before a game and I remember thinking their shoes were so big! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Olson had also been working side jobs working for Wright Driving School and driving a gas truck for Texaco. TUCSON, Ariz. Before attending church one Sunday morning in 1940, Albert Olson cut his son's hair, walked to the stairs, collapsed and died of a stroke. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Legendary University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson has passed away at the age of 85. [86], Olson is the namesake of The Lute Olson Award. In 2002, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. #1. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, his former players, and friends at this time. Olson died on August 27, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. Lute Olson, the man who guided the University of Arizona to an unlikely 1997 NCAA Tournament championship, died Thursday at the age of 85, according to the university. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE ARIZONA WILDCATS STADIUM SEAT CUSHION/LUTE OLSON,ROB GRONKOWSKI,BRUSCHI at the best online prices at eBay! [73][74], Over time, Olson, Lester, Iowa teammates and fans have contributed to help Kenny Arnold, who was the second leading scorer and assist leader for the Hawkeye Final Four squad in 1980. He survived, but was badly injured and did not return to coaching that season. Central beat Williston 4338 for the title, as Olson scored 16 points. As the games fade away, the future will paint a flattering portrait of himAcross the last quarter-century, Olson made our city feel good about itself. Division regular season and conference tournament champion TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona hosted a public tribute for former men's basketball head coach Lute Olson on Sunday, Sept. 12 inside the McKale Center. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 27, 2002, Olson is one of only 16 coaches in basketball history to tally 1,000 career victories (covering all levels; Olson also coached on the high school and junior college levels), and has the most Pac-10 wins (327) of any coach in league history. Lute Olson might be gone from the sidelines but the University of Arizona still has a season to play. [8] Olson took the position after desiring to coach in college and seizing the opportunity when Coach Rex Hughes left LBCC for the University of Nebraska. [61] After a day of speculation fueled by initial reports by Dick Vitale of ESPN,[62] Livengood formally announced Olson's retirement afternoon of October 23. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [7], In 1951, the family had moved to Grand Forks, where Lute's older sister Kathleen had moved to study nursing. Sincere condolences to the Olson family. Who else has done that? MetPublications is a portal to the Met's comprehensive publishing program featuring over five decades of Met books, Journals, Bulletins, and online publications on art history available to read, download and/or search for free. May your memory be a blessing for all who knew you. "He was an educator, a motivator, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend to . | Find, read and cite all the research you . A wonderful coach who will be missed ,may you find strength and comfort in the God of tender mercies during this most difficult time. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Olson replaced Rosborough with former Toronto Raptors head coach Kevin O'Neill. "[16], His success was noticed in Long Beach, leading to an opportunity to enter the NCAA coaching ranks in 1973. In November 2007, Olson teamed with publisher Mascot Books to release a children's book featuring the Arizona mascot touring the campus, entitled Hello, Wilbur!. They became great friends. We are so grateful for everything you did for the University, Wildcat Nation, and our communities within and outside of basketball and coaching. The epitome of CLASS and EXCELLENCE.One of the GREATEST coaches that ever lived.Thanks for the memories.PRAYERS, Your guidance in providing direction for so many young men will always be treasured in their hearts. He also took Iowa . Failed to delete photo request. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lute Olson (214915444)? As a teenager, Olson was a great athlete. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. We send our deepest sympathy of the passing of Lute Olson to all of his family, friends, and fans. Lute Olson, who coached the Iowa men's basketball program to both a Big Ten regular-season championship and an NCAA tournament Final Four, died Thursday at his home in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona would reach the tournament 23 times straight and win the schools first championship in 1997. Coach Olson was a true gentleman. Iowa then won the Big Ten Conference Title in 197879, earning the first of five consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You have funeral questions, we have answers. His lifetime record was 781 wins, 280 losses. When the statue was unveiled, Olson remarked, "They got the hair right. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I extend my sincere sympathy to Lute's family and friends. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. ). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Olson died Thursday at the age of 85. Lute Olson was a legendary former head basketball coach at the University of Arizona, leading them to a victory in the 1997 NCAA Championship game. We were and still are Hawkeye fans. Lute Olson, the white-haired dean of the desert who built the University of Arizona's basketball program into a rollicking national power, has died. [35], Under Olson, Arizona quickly rose to national prominence. All three of my boys attended his basketball camp. Knope, who in March had cleared Olson medically to return to coaching after his leave of absence, announced that the coach had an "initially undiagnosed" stroke earlier in the year (confirmed by an MRI scan taken on October 27) which had caused severe depression and impaired judgment. Sorry! But that decision wound up turning Olson into a college basketball legend. I take comfort in knowing that you and Bobby are reunited. Bubble Watch: Auburn, Penn State have late-season shots, Dribble Handoff: Choosing March Madness breakout stars, WATCH: Dog makes mess at Louisville halftime show, Updates: Four conference tournaments in action Tuesday, Bracketology: Boise State boosts its standing, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets. ucla environmental science graduate program; four elements to the doctrinal space superiority construct; woburn police scanner live. [8][13], In summer 1969, Olson became Head Coach at Long Beach City College. [49][50], Olson's grandson Matt Brase was a member of the University of Arizona basketball team from 2003 to 2005 and then worked as an administrative assistant and video coordinator. Photo Request successfully deleted. 2 Lute Olson was. He also attends some NBA games to see his former Arizona players Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) and Luke Walton (Sacramento Kings) coach their respective NBA teams. section: | slug: legendary-former-arizona-coach-lute-olson-who-built-the-wildcats-into-a-national-power-dies-at-85 | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | He built something out of nothing, and then he sustained it. Additionally, point guards Reggie Geary and Matt Othick both played briefly in the NBA and Kenny Lofton went on to become an All-Star center fielder in Major League Baseball. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach who made Iowa and Arizona basketball relevant, dies at 85 In four seasons at Long Beach City, Olson went 103-22 and won a junior college state championship.. "I wasn't that interested because there were rumors that Long Beach was about to go on NCAA probation," Olson said. There, he played football, basketball and one year of baseball. ICONIC basketball coach Lute Olson has died aged 85. Lute's son Greg and wife Stacy confirmed his death to KOLD News 13. Thanx for everything!! Robert Luther Olson was born on a farm on Sept. 22, 1934, in Mayville, North Dakota. . Olson's subsequent Arizona teams would be fixtures in the Top 25 for most of the time until the mid-2000s. His team defeated the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 87-85 in the gold medal game, the first time the US had won the world championship in 32 years. The only coach in league lore with a better win percentage than Olson was a man by the name of John Wooden. 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