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Zoneboy · 03-11-2010, 01:44 PM

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The Fearsome Foursome has lost one of its members. Merlin Olsen, a Pro Bowler in 14 of his 15 seasons as a defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, has died at the age of 69.

Olsen was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2009 and had undergone chemotherapy. The turf at the football stadium at Utah State, where he was an Outland Trophy winner, recently was named Merlin Olsen Field.

Olsen missed only two games in his career, and shared the Fearsome Foursome billing with Deacon Jones, Rosey Grier and Lamar Lundy. In 1999 Sports Illustrated ranked him No. 25 on its list of 100 greatest NFL players.

He also had a successful career in television, as Michael Landon's sidekick on Little House on the Prairie, and as a masquerading priest in Father Murphy.

Mr. Television · 03-11-2010, 03:12 PM

This is so very sad. I remember him mostly from Little House and as an NFL announcer. R.I.P. Merlin.

catlover79 · 03-11-2010, 03:53 PM

80sTrivia · 03-11-2010, 05:42 PM

So sad to hear of Merlin's passing...

Marvo301 · 03-11-2010, 06:00 PM

Merlin Olsen

catlover79 · 03-11-2010, 07:32 PM

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angiefan · 03-11-2010, 07:50 PM

I remember him as Jonathan Garvey on Little House on The Prairie and on the flower commercials.

JT · 03-11-2010, 08:11 PM

RIP

Seinatra · 03-12-2010, 03:20 PM

Sad.

I remember him announcing with Dick Enberg I think, when NBC had the AFC games in the 1980's.

Ohio8 · 03-13-2010, 05:25 PM

OH Nuts! · 03-13-2010, 05:42 PM

I am so sorry to hear this My condolences to his family and me he rest in peace. He was a fine man, athlete and actor; a man of many talents!

03-11-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
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03-11-2010, 03:12 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	This is so very sad. I remember him mostly from Little House and as an NFL announcer. R.I.P. Merlin.
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03-11-2010, 03:53 PM	#3
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03-11-2010, 05:42 PM	#4
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03-11-2010, 07:50 PM	#7
angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	Merlin Olsen[Jonathan Garvey] 1940=2010 I remember him as Jonathan Garvey on Little House on The Prairie and on the flower commercials.

03-11-2010, 08:11 PM	#8
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03-12-2010, 03:20 PM	#9
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Sad. I remember him announcing with Dick Enberg I think, when NBC had the AFC games in the 1980's.

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03-13-2010, 05:42 PM	#11
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I am so sorry to hear this My condolences to his family and me he rest in peace. He was a fine man, athlete and actor; a man of many talents!