From SABR Encyclopedia
| Albert Wilson Olsen
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| "Ole"
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| Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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| Height:
| 5' 11"
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| Weight:
| 175
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| Born:
| 1921-3-30 at San Diego, CA (US)
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| Died:
| 1994-7-3
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Al Olsen was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in LaMesa, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Scandinavian ancestry.
- Said in 1952 that each game is a thrill, chiefly because no two games are ever alike.
Pre-professional career
- Attended San Diego High School.
- Won two letters in baseball and also lettered in tennis in high school.
- Was picked all-Southern California prep pegger.
Outside of baseball
- Was a student at San Diego State during the off-season in 1952.
Career notes
- In the Air Force, 1944-1945.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
