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Merlin Jay Olsen (/ ˈ oʊ l s ən /; September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American football player, announcer, and actor. For his entire 15-year professional football career he was a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL).
Mar 12, 2010 · Hall of Fame football player and actor Merlin Olsen, a giant man who friends say had an even larger heart, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer, football and university officials said.
Mar 12, 2010 · Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams who was a charter member of the team’s famed Fearsome Foursome, then made a remarkably smooth transition into careers in...
Merlin was the No. 1 draft choice of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 and started as a defensive tackle for 15 years. An inspirational player, Merlin served as captain of the Rams in 1962 to 1966. He started in 198 consecutive games and played 208 regular games to set club records in both those categories.
Oct 2, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams and a member of the Fearsome Foursome. Discover how he overcame adversity, excelled in sports and academics, and became a successful broadcaster and actor.
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Mar 11, 2010 · Merlin Olsen was a fierce defensive lineman for the Rams and a gentle star of \"Little House on the Prairie\" and \"Father Murphy\". He died of cancer in 2010 after a long and versatile career in football and acting.
May 3, 2024 · Merlin Olsen (born Sept. 15, 1940, Logan, Utah—died March 11, 2010, Duarte, Calif.) was an American gridiron football player, sports announcer, and actor who was one of the most extraordinary defensive linemen in National Football League (NFL) history.
