Harry Oliver Quotes

Was a territorial match in the Midwest because Michigan was always good, a big rival. - Harry Oliver

There was a pretty good breeze, 15-20 mph, and kicking with it the ball was going 60 yards. - Harry Oliver

Michigan had a roughing penalty against Tony, so that was a big break. - Harry Oliver

Jim O'Brien, who kicked that field goal in 1970 that won the Super Bowl for the Baltimore Colts, said that kick gave him his 15 minutes of fame. And it has lasted 25-plus years. I feel the same way. - Harry Oliver

It should have been more, but I had missed a point after earlier. - Harry Oliver

I'm on the sidelines going through my normal routine, stretching, staying loose. I didn't notice the noise or the excitement. My focus was like tunnel vision. - Harry Oliver

I was in a bar in Cincinnati two years ago and a girl walked up to me and said, `Excuse me, are you Harry Oliver? My grandfather played for Knute Rockne, and I'd be honored if I could get your autograph,' - Harry Oliver

I always thought it was my iron leg. - Harry Oliver

Everyone was jumping on top of me. Unfortunately my leg got caught up in a weird position, and I started to scream. Joe Gramke, a teammate who also had played at Moeller, started pulling off the people. Then I got out. That field goal was the greatest thrill of my life. - Harry Oliver

Coach [Dan] Devine had announced before that this was his last season at Notre Dame. So we were extra juiced for each game. - Harry Oliver

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