Labeled fierce for his relentless play as a Hall of Fame defensive lineman, Merlin Olsen was also gentle enough for a role on one of television’s most wholesome shows and as a spokesman in a well-known flower ad campaign. Mr. Olsen’s deep, rich voice and…
Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL’s greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL’s greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
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Long Beach Press-Telegram The death of Merlin Olsen Thursday saddens me and brings back a lot of poignant memories of the many seasons I was a Los Angeles Rams beat writer for the … |