John olerud biography

To many fans, John Olerud was the player who wore his batting helmet while in the field. But to those who knew him best, he was a player with a gorgeous swing, a reliable glove, and a refusal to ever say anything remotely mean or controversial.

John olerud family

After suffering a nearly fatal brain aneurysm in college (his reason for wearing his helmet in the field), Olerud went on to help win two World Series championships over a 17-year career with five teams.

John Garrett Olerud was born to John E.

and Lynda (Daley) Olerud on August 5, 1968, in Seattle, Washington. John was later joined by his sister, Erica. As of 2021, the elder Olerud works as a dermatologist and professor of medicine at the University of Washington.

He had also been a minor-league baseball player who saw his son’s talent and love for the game develop at an early age.1

“I’d go to spring training and he was a little kid who really loved balls and to hit,” Dr.

Olerud said.2 “I remember once in spring trainin