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  1. BornSeptember 15, 1940 · Logan, Utah, U.S.
    DiedMarch 11, 2010 (aged 69) · Duarte, California, U.S.
    Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
    Weight270 lb (122 kg)
     From NFL to Hollywood
    From NFL to Hollywood
    He was a legend on the gridiron, a fearsome defender who dominated the NFL for 15 years. But he was also a gentle giant who charmed millions on the screen. Who was Merlin Olsen?
    Early life

    Merlin Olsen was born in Logan, Utah, where his parents, Merle Barrus and Lynn Jay Olsen, graduated from Utah State University (USU) and began their careers. His father was a professor at the university while his m… See more

    College career

    Olsen attended Utah State University where he became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and was a three-year letterman in football as a defensive tackle. He graduated from the College of Business and Social Sciences at … See more

    Professional football career

    After college, Olsen had offers from both the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League and the Denver Broncos of the rival American Football League. He chose the security of the NFL and signed with the Ra… See more

    Post-football career

    Olsen enjoyed continued success after the NFL as a broadcaster, actor, and businessman.
    Olsen served as a television color commentator, teaming mostly with Dick EnbergSee more

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