‘Cocaine Quarterback’: Owen Hanson’s Journey from College Football Glory to the Cartel Underworld

Join us on July 15, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m. for an inspiring talk by Owen Hanson, the former backup quarterback for the USC football team, where he celebrated two national championships. Known as O-Dog, Hanson transitioned from college sports to a life of crime as a student drug dealer, eventually expanding his operations to illegal bookmaking and collaborating with a notorious drug cartel. At the height of his criminal activities, he was earning $1 million a day. However, his lavish lifestyle took a downturn after his arrest, resulting in a nine-year prison sentence. Since his release in 2025, Hanson has focused on accountability and redemption, launching a company for frozen protein snacks he developed while incarcerated. This event is free for museum members or included with museum admission, offering a candid look at Hanson's journey from glory to the underworld and his path to rebuilding his life.