Birthdate: September 15, 1940
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Logan, Utah, USA
Died: March 11, 2010
Merlin Olsen was a dominant force in American football, spending his entire 15-year career as a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He was a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, a rare achievement matched by only a few other football legends. Olsen also received the prestigious Outland Trophy in 1961 for his outstanding performance as a lineman in college football. Beyond sports, he successfully transitioned into acting, notably portraying Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie and starring in his own NBC drama, Father Murphy. Olsen’s professional legacy includes being inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
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