Lute Olson, the silver-haired, gentlemanly coach who led the Iowa men's basketball team to its most recent Final Four appearance in 1980, died Thursday, Aug. 27, in hospice care in Tucson, Arizona. He was . [86], Olson is the namesake of The Lute Olson Award. Its hard to put into words how much Lute Olson meant to me.He was an amazing coach & a wonderful man. His unspoken message: Catch up, get better or get trampled. Published by The Daily News on Aug. 28, 2020. Lute Olson took an indefinite leave of absence to be with his ill wife after her condition took a sharp downturn late last month. Additionally, point guards Reggie Geary and Matt Othick both played briefly in the NBA and Kenny Lofton went on to become an All-Star center fielder in Major League Baseball. Olson frequently had teams seeded No. Olson died Thursday night under hospice care in Arizona at the age of 85. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lute Olson (214915444)? He was a relentless recruiter. Please try again later. A wonderful coach who will be missed ,may you find strength and comfort in the God of tender mercies during this most difficult time. appreciated. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He built something out of nothing, and then he sustained it. He won a state basketball title for his North Dakota High School, then went on to be a standout in football, basketball and baseball at Minneapolis' Augsburg College in the mid-1950s. 2023 Cable News Network. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Godspeed to Heaven. O'Neill took over head-coaching duties during the leave of absence. 2. Drafted were: Cliff Poindexter (Chicago), his brother Roscoe Poindexter (Boston), All-American Glenn McDonald (1st Round, Boston), Leonard Grey (Seattle) and a year later, Bobby Gross (Portland). Also, rooted for the Wildcats during our Arizona winters. Olson met Roberta "Bobbi" Russell in high school and by the time Olson was thriving at Arizona, the two were among the most prominent and beloved married couples in college basketball. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE ARIZONA WILDCATS STADIUM SEAT CUSHION/LUTE OLSON,ROB GRONKOWSKI,BRUSCHI at the best online prices at eBay! 1 seeds in the same tournament, While at Arizona, one of only five head coaches in NCAA history to record 26 or more 20-win seasons, Guided Arizona to 11 NCAA Sweet 16 appearances in 18 years, Arizona's 25 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (23 under Lute Olson) is the second longest streak in NCAA history (behind, Third in NCAA tournament games coached with 74, Compiled a 2512 (.676) record in his last 35 NCAA Tournament games, 28 of his last 29 teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament (23 straight at Arizona and 5 straight at Iowa), One of 8 coaches in collegiate history to coach in five or more Final Fours, One of 11 coaches who have taken two different teams to the Final Four, Averaged nearly 23 victories per year in over 30 years of coaching, Achieved 29 winning seasons in over 30 years of coaching, In 34 seasons as a Division I head coach, compiled a 781280 record (.736), U.S. Coach, R. William Jones Cup Champions (1984), U.S. Coach, World Championship Gold Medal (1986), USBWA District 8 Coach of the Year (1988, 1993), NABC District 15 Coach of the Year (1989, 1993, 1994), Basketball Times West Region Coach of the Year (1998), Naismith National Coach of the Year Finalist (1998), This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 15:21. An 87-83 win in 1991 showed the Trojans what they were capable of. Lute Olson was a legendary former head basketball coach at the University of Arizona, leading them to a victory in the 1997 NCAA Championship game. His team defeated the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 87-85 in the gold medal game, the first time the US had won the world championship in 32 years. His Wildcat basketball teams were wildly popular in Tucson, among university students as well as the general public; Olson brought a renewed sense of prestige to both the University of Iowa and University of Arizona at a time when both of their sports programs were mediocre. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In only his second year, the Wildcats notched their first winning season in six years and made the first of what would be 23 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances under his watch. Olson's subsequent Arizona teams would be fixtures in the Top 25 for most of the time until the mid-2000s. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. God Bless! At the time, the university said such absence was not health related. Being part of the U of A basketball family changed my life forever.I will never forget Coach O, those awesome nights at McKale and all my teammates. When Olson was asked years later about Iowa's chances to win the NCAA Tournament had Lester not been injured, "My feeling was yes, I feel we could have won," Olson said. That was a springboard to the 1992 Pac-10 season, when George Raveling produced the best season of his USC career. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. The freewheeling Lute Olson debuted Sunday, and if you needed a sign that the upstart Arizona Wildcats were having the times of their lives anticipating tonight's national championship game. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Del Walker, a great guy, was the athletic director, and I recall his telling me when he hired me that he wanted me to recruit players strictly from the Long Beach area, which I did. There, he played football, basketball and one year of baseball. Dear Lute, thank you for bringing so much joy and happiness to Tucson. Lute Olson The epitome of CLASS and EXCELLENCE.One of the GREATEST coaches that ever lived.Thanks for the memories.PRAYERS, Your guidance in providing direction for so many young men will always be treasured in their hearts. His coaching legacy continues thanks to his granddaughter, Julie Hairgrove, who is an assistant with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, and his grandson, Matt Brase, an assistant with the Houston Rockets. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Olson lost his father to a stroke when he was 5 years old, an affliction that would in part force the end of. All three of my boys attended his basketball camp. [8][9] This forced Alinda Olson to move away from the farm and into Mayville. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. We have set your language to [17], Olson had been content to stay at LBCC, but was pursued by LBSU. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I extend my sincere sympathy to Lute's family and friends. The Stadium's Jeff Goodman confirmed Olson's passing, as did another Register source close to the Olson family. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "[82], "He's been involved in the game and been a great ambassador for college basketball for a long time," former University of Florida head basketball coach Billy Donovan said. A free live stream of. Getting the Arizona job in 1983 ultimately meant Olson would settle in Tucson, Arizona, for life; he lived there all 12 years following his retirement. They continued their great friendship until my father's passing in 2014. [13], In Olson's one season at Long Beach State, he led the team to an undefeated conference record, a Big West championship and a 242 record. [14], Olson later said to the media of his move to LBCC, "I wanted a college job and at 35 I felt I couldn't wait much longer. Memorial Transfer Successful. Aug. 28, 2020 Lute Olson, a Basketball Hall of Fame coach who took the University of Arizona to the 1997 N.C.A.A. Sincere condolences to the Olson family. 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[75][76], On April 12, 2018, Olson was honored by the University of Arizona, who erected a statue of him outside the McKale Center on campus. At Grand Forks, Olson played in his senior year for Coach Fritz Engel in both summer American Legion baseball and basketball, playing football for Coaches Bob Peskey and Louis King. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [19], Five players 49ers players from that season were drafted into the NBA. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [79], Lute Olson is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. I'm still in Tucson because of you, Lute. A system error has occurred. A Warner Bros. Every time he came into the bank where I worked he had an instant impact. at Published After planning on resuming his duties for the 2008-09 season, Olson retired less than a month before the season was set to begin. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. The pair became inseparable. They became great friends. [44] . 2 Lute Olson was. Coach Olson will always be the face of Tucson. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The volume also includes extracts. First in Minnesota at Mahnomen and Two Harbors, Minnesota for five years total. "[9], After graduating from Augsburg, Olson taught and coached high school basketball for 13 years. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Robert Luther Olson was born on a farm on Sept. 22, 1934, in Mayville, North Dakota. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. $14.99. Bobbi Olson died on January 1, 2001, of ovarian cancer, aged 65. He made us feel like winners. Head coach Lute Olson of Arizona during the men's Pacific 10 Tournament championship game in 2002. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing Of Lute.He was a good friend and enjoyed many good times in Iowa City.. A true man of honor! Where is Lute Olson buried? There are memories of Albert giving his children haircuts that morning before church before collapsing. Lute Olson, the white-haired dean of the desert who built the University of Arizona's basketball program into a rollicking national power, has died. MetPublications is a portal to the Met's comprehensive publishing program featuring over five decades of Met books, Journals, Bulletins, and online publications on art history available to read, download and/or search for free. On August 27, 2020, Olson died at the age of 85. Over a 13-year stretch, the Pac-12 would advance just two teams to the Final Four, in 1988 and 1994. Failed to delete memorial. He was an educator, a motivator, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend to so many. So the news came, Lute Olson died on Aug. 27, age 85. He survived, but was badly injured and did not return to coaching that season. Try again. Arizona courted Olson in 1983 after the then-49-year-old had made Iowa a nationally relevant program by taking the Hawkeyes to five straight NCAA Tournaments, including the 1980 Final Four, at a time when the tournament was composed of far fewer schools than the 64-/68-team format that made it the March Madness monolith it's known as today. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? With my husband's passing in 2005, the part of our life shared with the Olson's and the Wildcats became a cherished memory. In 2009-10, college basketball debuted the Lute Olson Award. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Did you encounter any technical issues? Yet his legacy extends well beyond the court. In the East Regional Final, Iowa was down by as many in 14 in the second half, before rallying to defeat Georgetown (81-80) on a last second basket and free-throw by Steve Waite to advance to the Final Four. Weve updated the security on the site. Resend Activation Email. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [10] Olson was coached by Harold Poier at Mayville, where he grew to 6' 3" (1.90 m) as a junior. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [45] On December 18, Arizona announced that Olson planned to return for the 200809 season, and also named O'Neill as Olson's designated successor upon his retirement. He guided the Wildcats to 23 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, an NCAA coach-and-school record only recently broken by arguably the greatest coach in college basketball history, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski. However, with a #10 regular season ranking, the team was banned from appearing in the NCAA tournament after being put on a 3-year probation mid-season, due to recruiting violations from the Tarkanian era. Learn more about managing a memorial . he was a very nice guy and a father figure he will be greatly missed rest in peace coach lute. On Tuesday, the Warriors head coach will honor Olson at the Game Changer awards. Lute's mother, Alinda, said Albert was "different" returning from WWI, some believed he may have been exposed to poison gas while working in a military construction battalion. Olson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. Lute! [10][11], Olson enrolled at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota after completing high school. Bobbi Olson was diagnosed with Stage 3C - a common and advanced form - of ovarian cancer in the summer of 1998 while she and her husband were . Try again later. 1, 2 or 3 but often found themselves the victim of a first- or second-round upset. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This browser does not support getting your location. Olson replaced Rosborough with former Toronto Raptors head coach Kevin O'Neill. [3][4], Olson was born on a farm outside Mayville, North Dakota on September 22, 1934, and is of Norwegian-American parentage. Thanks for your help! He was a class act and a roll model for a life well lived. [61] After a day of speculation fueled by initial reports by Dick Vitale of ESPN,[62] Livengood formally announced Olson's retirement afternoon of October 23. She was 65. Olson was 35 years old with 5 children when making the career change from high school to college. My sincere condolences to the Olsen family. They were married for 47 years and had five children. "[14][78], At home in Arizona, Olson recently said he tries to go to all home Arizona basketball games, and travels to road games at California and UCLA. In 2002, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. [7], Just a few months later, Olson's older brother Amos, who had returned from Mayville State College to run the family farm, died in a tractor accident on the farm. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Jan 15, 2018 #11 Praying for God's Strength during Your Grief Vicki, Jodi, Greg, Kristi, Steve n to All His Grand Children n Great Grand Children. [48], Olson's daughter, Jody (Julie's mother), is currently the principal of Catalina Foothills High School since the fall of 2018. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Lute Olson will go don as one of the many College Coaches of all time. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He said he left Iowa because life there had become a "fishbowl" and he needed a change. Our deepest condolences. Over 34 remarkable years, Robert Luther "Lute" Olson won 73.1% of his games as a Division I basketball coach. [60] However, Olson did not attend the October 22 practice, which was run by associate head coach Mike Dunlap, and missed a Rotary Club function in Tucson which he attended annually for many years (former Wildcat point guard Reggie Geary, by now a member of the coaching staff, attended the event on Olson's behalf). University of Arizona Director of Athletics Dave Heeke said in a statement, Coach (Olson) was an iconic figure in college basketball who put the University of Arizonas basketball program on the map. [42], Olson married Roberta "Bobbi" Russell in 1953. TUCSON, Ariz. Before attending church one Sunday morning in 1940, Albert Olson cut his son's hair, walked to the stairs, collapsed and died of a stroke. MetPublications is a portal to the Met's comprehensive book and online publishing program from 1964 to the present. [63] The interim coach was announced by Livengood on October 24 to be Russ Pennell, who joined the Wildcat staff in May 2008.[64]. Lute Olson passed away at age 85 last year. His 781 career wins ranks 14th all-time among Division I mens basketball coaches. Olson, who suffered a minor stroke in 2019, had been in declining health in recent months. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. It was there, while singing in the church choir, that Lute first met Bobbi Russell. In a year when Arizona was perceived as merely fairly good, but nothing special, Miles Simon, Mike Bibby and Jason Terry helped Olson and the Wildcats achieve college basketball immortality. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? College Basketball Coach. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Olson turned the Wildcats into a powerhouse, transforming his program into one of the 10 biggest and most successful ones in the sport for most of his tenure. Reminiscing about winters in Minnesota, Olson said "Growing up, it was fine because I didn't know any better," Olson said. [16], Olson coached Iowa for nine seasons, from 1974 to 1983, with an overall record of 16791 (.647), leaving as the schools all-time wins leader. Her husband has been on an indefinite leave of . Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, USA. I was so impressed with the goings on, I transferred to Tucson and Lute was the cherry on the top. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. His 781 wins are 14th on the all time list for men's Division I basketball. "Now I play all the time. In 2018, Julie (now Julie Brase Hairgrove) was selected to be an assistant coach in lhe WNBA All-Star game. May the words of Jeremiah 29:11 bring comfort to family and friends during this time of sorrow. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His 589 wins with U of A made him the winningest coach in school history, an honor he also held in the mid-1980s with Iowa basketball when he surprised many by leaving his thriving Hawkeyes for a downtrodden Wildcats program. On December 6, 2007, Olson filed for divorce from his second wife, Christine. [24], Olson surprised many by leaving Iowa for an Arizona program that had just suffered the worst season in school history, having won only four games all season and one game in Pac-10 play. Olson led Arizona to a national championship . Failed to report flower. Lute Olson might be gone from the sidelines but the University of Arizona still has a season to play. 1 Kentucky to give the team its first and only national championship. We send our deepest sympathy of the passing of Lute Olson to all of his family, friends, and fans. Arizona athletic director Jim Livengood also said assistant and former Wildcat guard Miles Simon (a key player on Olson's 1997 national championship team) would no longer coach. GREAT NEWS! "That was a fun team to coach." Olson won national Coach of the Year honors five times. The cause of death wasn't given. Olson grew up in Hatton and Mayville, N.D., graduated from Grand Forks Central High School and became one of the most successful college basketball coaches of all time during a 25-year career at . He is one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all timeHis legacy will (be) the standard at the University of Arizona for as long as they have basketball. Olson left his post in 2007 due to health concerns before ultimately stepping down for good in the fall of 2008. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. God bless you and your family. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was 85.. Tarkanian flung a barb that stuck "Midnight Lute" Olson. [36], Olson was voted Pac-10 Coach of the Year seven times, made 5 Final Four appearances and won the 1997 NCAA championship with Arizona, where his team accomplished the feat of defeating three #1 seeds in the same tournament. As a high school teacher, Olson mentioned he had tired of mundane items such as hall monitoring and checking restrooms for smokers. Arizona defeated Kentucky 84-79 in overtime, doing so without making a field goal in the bonus session, the only time that's ever happened in Final Four history. Lute is a UA Legend and his legacy is forever written into the books of UA history! May God comfort and strengthen you in your time of sorrow. [11][12] While at Augsburg, he and Bobbi were married on Thanksgiving, 1953. Please reset your password. According to the University of Arizona, Olson was on the bench for 1,063 wins in his career as a head coach, dating back to his first gig with Minnesota's Mahnomen High School in 1956 and including his time coaching junior college before working the sideline for his first year of D-I duty with Long Beach State in 1973. Thank You and So Much Love and respect always. Brase played for the women's basketball team at the University of Arizona as a starting player for four years and had served as an assistant coach at Loyola Marymount University. Lute's son Greg and wife Stacy confirmed his death to KOLD News 13. We will sorely miss his brilliance as our head coach, but we will benefit from the legacy he leaves for decades to come. I remember the first time Lute took me into the Hawkeye Mens basketball locker room before a game and I remember thinking their shoes were so big! The silver-haired savant took Arizona to four Final Fours (1988, 1994, 1997, 2001) and seven Elite Eights. 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