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03-11-2010, 12:00 PM
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Living Legend
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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. |
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03-11-2010, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NY
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
He was a heck of a DT. You don't hear his name often enough when people talk about the greats these days.
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03-11-2010, 01:14 PM
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Pro Bowl
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
He did the color commentary for SBVII. R.I.P
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03-11-2010, 01:17 PM
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Fire Bruce NOW
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
Growing up, I idolized Merlin Olsen even though he played for the Rams. What a great player and quality individual. RIP.
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03-11-2010, 01:18 PM
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Special Teams
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Location: Cecil-tucky, MD
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
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.
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03-11-2010, 01:21 PM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Pacifica, CA
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
I'll miss the old FTD man!!
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03-11-2010, 02:12 PM
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Impact Rookie
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Location: Washington D.C.
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
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03-11-2010, 03:35 PM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Germantown, Md.
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
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.
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03-11-2010, 03:37 PM
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Quietly Dominating the East
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Naples, Florida
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
Truly a football legend...RIP
I did not know he was that old
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03-11-2010, 04:31 PM
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Gamebreaker
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waldorf, MD
Age: 41
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen
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. |
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