Merlin Olsen

Merlin Jay Olsen (born September 15, 1940, Logan, Utah) is a former football player, playing at defensive tackle first for Utah State University and then professionally (from 1962 to 1976) for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. The leading defensive star of his era, Olsen did not miss a single game in his 15-season NFL career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.

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September 15 - 1940 - Logan - Utah - Football - Defensive tackle - Utah State University - 1962 - 1976 - Los Angeles Rams - National Football League - Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1982

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Following his retirement as a player, Olsen worked as a television sportscaster, teaming with Dick Enberg on NBC's coverage of the AFC throughout the 1980s. He also enjoyed success as an actor (most notably as a regular on the series Little House on the Prairie), and as a commercial spokesman for FTD Florists.

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Television - Sportscaster - Dick Enberg - NBC - AFC - 1980s - Actor - Little House on the Prairie - Commercial - FTD

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Olsen donated one of his cleats, which was bronzed, to be used during the annual football rivalry between two Las Vegas high schools, Eldorado High School and Chaparral High School, which both opened in 1973. Each year, Olsen presents the "trophy" in the ceremony at the rivalry game.

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Bronze - Las Vegas - Eldorado High School - Chaparral High School - 1973

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