Bill Olds

Bill Olds
Position(s)
Running back
Jersey #(s)
38, 39
Born February 21, 1951 (1951-02-21) (age 61)
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Career information
Year(s) 19731976
NFL Draft 1973 / Round: 3 / Pick: 61
College Nebraska
Professional teams
Career stats
Rushing attempts-yards 287-985
Receptions-yards 62-372
Touchdowns 10
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

William Henry "Bill" Olds (born February 21, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas) is a former professional football player, a running back in the NFL for four seasons for the Baltimore Colts, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected by the Colts in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft, the 61st overall pick.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Olds graduated from high school in 1969 and played college football at Nebraska under head coach Bob Devaney, with future head coach Tom Osborne as offensive coordinator. He was the fullback in the I formation, the lead blocker for tailbacks Jeff Kinney and Johnny Rodgers, the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner. Nebraska won national championships in 1970 and 1971, and a third straight Orange Bowl following the 1972 season to finish at fourth in the AP poll. The Huskers went 33-2-2 (.919) in those three seasons (1970–72).

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