One of my heroes died yesterday......

[Jeff Hoover]

I found out this morning that one of my childhood heroes died yesterday. Merlin Olsen, the anchor of the dreaded "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of the Los Angeles Rams. He played 15 years in the NFL, making All-pro 14 of those years. I talked to sixshot about it, as both he and Merlin were born in Logan, Utah.

We both agreed he was a very special individual. If you want to hear about a great man, take the time to listen to some of the bits I pulled up from the net.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d816e69a3/Sabol-remembers-Olsen

http://www.truveo.com/grier-remembers-olsen/id/168631428

http://www.truveo.com/merlin-olsen-dies/id/3057420292

If you take the time to listen to these videos, you will see a class act ! Missing from much of todays sports. Merlin Olsen, may you rest in peace..............

 

[contender]

Thanks Jeff.
I've already posted about Merlin in another post.

 

[sixshot]

Merlin Olsen was a remarkable man, he was a man among boys during his NFL career but the man went far beyond pro football. He will be missed.

Dick

 

[Boxhead]

Yes, I was saddened to read of his death. I still have a few 1969 (or 70?) football cards of his.

 

[one bullet]

What happened to Merlin? He couldn't have been that old. Great at calling football games also.

 

[wixedmords]

I watched a lot of football with Merlin and really enjoyed him on "Little House on the Prarie".

Very sad to hear that he has left us. He was 69.

 

[Jeff Hoover]

one bullet, Merlin had mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs, caused by exposure to asbestos.

 

[callshot]

When I read your post subject, I had to look in the obituaries to see if it was ME. :lol: Steve

 

[Jeff Hoover]

Heck Steve, you KNOW you and Dick are my IDOLS :lol: :lol:

 

[Lee Martin]

Merlin and Dick Enberg were magic in the booth. He'll be missed.