1940 - 2010
Merlin Olsen American Football (American)
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About
American Football (American) Player Merlin Olsen was born Merlin Jay Olsen on 15th September, 1940 in Logan, UT and passed away on 10th Mar 2010 Los Angeles, CA aged 69. He is most remembered for Father Murphy. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Merlin Olsen was in an on-screen matchup with Hersha Parady in Little House on the Prairie (1974).
Details
First Name |
Merlin
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Middle Name |
Jay
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Last Name |
Olsen
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Full Name at Birth |
Merlin Jay Olsen
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Birthday |
15th September, 1940
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Birthplace |
Logan, UT
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Died |
10th March, 2010
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Place of Death |
Los Angeles, CA
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Cause of Death |
Mesothelioma
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Height |
6' 5" (196 cm)
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Weight |
270lbs (122 kg)
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Build |
Athletic
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Mormon
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Utah State
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Occupation |
Football (American)
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American Football Position |
Defensive Tackle
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Draft |
Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft., Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft.
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Hall of Fame |
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1982
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Claim to Fame |
Father Murphy
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Merlin Jay Olsen (; September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American football player, announcer, and actor. For his entire 15-year professional football career he was a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected to play in the Pro Bowl 14 times — every year but his last. The only other football players to have matched that number are the former offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, the former tight end Tony Gonzalez, and the former quarterback Peyton Manning. (Tom Brady is the only NFL player to have played more times in the Pro Bowl, with 15 selections.)