1934 - 2020
Lute Olson American Basketball
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Lute Olson dating history
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Lute Olson was previously married to Kelly Pugnea (2010), Christine Toretti (2003 - 2008) and Roberta Bobbi Russell (1953 - 2001).
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 3 |
50 years
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24 years, 2 months
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6 years, 5 months
|
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Total | 3 |
50 years
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24 years, 2 months
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6 years, 5 months
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Details
First Name |
Lute
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Last Name |
Olson
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Full Name at Birth |
Robert Luther Olson
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Alternative Name |
Lute
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Birthday |
22nd September, 1934
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Birthplace |
Mayville, North Dakota, United States
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Died |
27th August, 2020
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Place of Death |
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Cause of Death |
Stroke
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Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Blonde
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation |
Basketball
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Robert Luther "Lute" Olson (September 22, 1934 – August 27, 2020) was an American basketball coach, who was inducted into both the Basketball Hall of Fame the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He was the head coach of the University of Arizona's men's team for 25 years. He was also head coach at the University of Iowa for nine years and California State University, Long Beach for one season. Olson was known for player development, and many of his former players have gone on to impressive careers in the NBA. On October 23, 2008, Olson announced his retirement from coaching.