Many of the best players in Rams history were drafted and developed by the franchise, but defensive tackle Merlin Olsen stands out because of his prodigious, consistent performance over a full 15-year ...

In one of college football’s forgotten bowl games, Baylor upsets No. 10 Utah State 24-9 in the first Gotham Bowl in New York. The Aggies were led by future Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, but ...

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Olsen's deep, rich voice and sincerity made him a success both as an actor and in the broadcast booth, where he offered insights to the game he played so well for so long. Olsen died early Thursday ...

As noted by our redheaded stepsisters (once removed) over at PFT, Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen passed away at the age of 69. While Olsen was best remembered for his time with the Los ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Rams have been gone from Los Angeles for twice as long as Merlin ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen died early Thursday ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT Utah State, Olsen's alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles early Thursday after battling cancer. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining, last year.

Former professional football player Merlin Olsen, who had a successful second career in broadcast TV, died Thursday in Duarte, Calif., of cancer. He was 69. Olsen played his entire 15-year NFL career ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Merlin Olsen, who played 15 ...