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per Marcus:
Eddie, the oldest of the boys by two years, picked the number first. Not until he graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 2010 did Tommy get to switch from No. 53 to No. 58 with the Zephyrs.
The same scenario played out when the Olson brothers teamed up for three seasons at the U. Eddie wore their father's No. 58 until finishing his career last year.
So Tommy not only gets to play the position his father did in college, but the Gophers starting senior center finally gets to wear the number he and his brother always dreamed about donning in maroon and gold.
"We were talking about it last year when Eddie was leaving," Tommy said. "I said, 'I can't wait to wear No. 58.' In high school, I was ready for Eddie to leave so I could wear No. 58. ... In middle school football, Eddie and I would always be No. 58, so we could emulate our dad.
"Eddie got to take it for the first few years, but now I get to take it and honor my dad and brother. I'm really excited to wear it."
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26265714/gophers-football-tommy-is-third-olson-wear-no
Go Gophers!!
Eddie, the oldest of the boys by two years, picked the number first. Not until he graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 2010 did Tommy get to switch from No. 53 to No. 58 with the Zephyrs.
The same scenario played out when the Olson brothers teamed up for three seasons at the U. Eddie wore their father's No. 58 until finishing his career last year.
So Tommy not only gets to play the position his father did in college, but the Gophers starting senior center finally gets to wear the number he and his brother always dreamed about donning in maroon and gold.
"We were talking about it last year when Eddie was leaving," Tommy said. "I said, 'I can't wait to wear No. 58.' In high school, I was ready for Eddie to leave so I could wear No. 58. ... In middle school football, Eddie and I would always be No. 58, so we could emulate our dad.
"Eddie got to take it for the first few years, but now I get to take it and honor my dad and brother. I'm really excited to wear it."
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26265714/gophers-football-tommy-is-third-olson-wear-no
Go Gophers!!
