Black Hills State University Athletics

Tom Olson, Class of '81, competed in football, basketball, and track and field during his 1976-80 college career. An almost unheard-of achievement, he earned 11 letters in three different sports at BHSU. In football, Olson played defensive end, tight end and offensive tackle during his four years on the gridiron. He was Honorable Mention All-SDIC his senior year as offensive tackle. In basketball, Olson scored a career high 29 points his junior year in a victory over archrival SD Tech. As a senior, Olson was named first team all-SDIC, averaging 9.2 rebounds per game and 12 points per contest. In track and field, Olson jumped a personal best 6'8" in the high jump, winning the District 12 NAIA high jump competition and helping the Jackets win the District 12 meet. He also qualified for the national meet in 1980.