RIP Merlin Olsen

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Ah, jeez. RT @HBalzer721 Sad days for Rams fans. Merlin Olsen passes away early this morning at the age of 69.

He was a heck of a DT. You don't hear his name often enough when people talk about the greats these days.

He did the color commentary for SBVII. R.I.P

Growing up, I idolized Merlin Olsen even though he played for the Rams. What a great player and quality individual. RIP.

I just heard about this... my parents called me this morning; they live 3 houses down from him. If I recall, he owned a few Volvo dealerships in Pasadena, CA.

I'll miss the old FTD man!!

He did the color commentary for SBVII. R.I.P

Yup. His call on the replay of the 4th-and-1 touchdown run by Riggo: "You cannot hit Riggins high."

Condolences to the Olsen family. Between his TV series and the "Fearsome Foursome" Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, Rosevelt Greer, and Merlin Olsen, left a life and legacy we will all remember. I'm sure he will be missed....and I really did enjoy watching him play. His soul will RIP.

Truly a football legend...RIP
I did not know he was that old

I'm friends with Merlin Olson, too. He comes over. On occasion.

-Anchorman

I've only seen some bits and pieces of his play but I remember when I was around 10 or so, a friend/business associate of my father's gave me a Merlin Olsen football card in mint condition, said he was a special player and I'd end up finding out who he was later on.