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Former SK Great Benji Olson Honored at Husky Stadium

November 3rd, 2009 by nwsportsguy
Benji Olson posing with two young Husky fans

Benji Olson posing with two young Husky fans

While the Huskies were busy being dominated by the Pac 10 #1 Oregon D*cks, former South Kitsap, Washington Husky and Tennessee Titan football great Benji Olson was honored during just prior to halftime. He was recognized for his contributions to Husky Football. You can read the official story here.

Benji Olson (top right) acting as a pallbearer at Steve McNairs funeral

Benji Olson (top right) acting as a pallbearer at Steve McNair's funeral

Olson retired from professional football in 2008 after 10 seasons as an offensive guard with the Tennessee Titans. He was also a pallbearer at the funeral of fellow teammate Steve McNair after his untimely death this past off season. Olson is also a member of the Kitsap Hall of Fame, according to this article.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am by nwsportsguy and is filed under Huskies Football, Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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One Response to “Former SK Great Benji Olson Honored at Husky Stadium”

  1. Scott Kerr Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    RED DRANK!!!

    Apparently Red Drank alone is too short to be approved as a comment. SO here it is again and again

    RED DRANK!!!
    RED DRANK!!!

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