Jake Olson

Football Player

Birthday February 19, 1989

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Nebraska

Age 35 years old

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About

Athlete who is famous for his football and golf skills. He is a certified personal and a public speaker who has built and maintained his athletic career despite being blind and relying on a service dog. He developed retinoblastoma as a toddler and had entirely lost his eyesight by the age of 12. He is also the founder of Out of Sight Faith, a nonprofit organization that raises money to purchase technology to assist blind children. His jakeolson61 Instagram account features photos from professional events, selfies, and sports photos. He has accrued 20,000 followers on the platform. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of Southern California and played for the USC Trojans. 

Trivia

On September 2, 2017, he became the first blind person to play in a Division I football game. After leaving USC, he returned to playing blind golf at the competitive level. 

Family Life

He was born in the United States. 

Associated With

His golfing skills have been noticed by Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth