Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV Awards
1962*22RAMLDT74121212012002003.59AP RoY-2, UPI RoY-2, PB
1963*23RAMLDT741414010003.59AP2, PB
1964*24RAMLDT74141407.09AP2, PB
1965*25RAMLDT7414140015906.09AP2, PB
1966*+26RAMLDT741414012904.015AP1, PB
1967*+27RAMLDT741414001003.515AP1, PB
1968*+28RAMLDT741414001009.015AP1, PB
1969*+29RAMLDT741414011.012AP1, PB
1970*+30RAMLDT74141408.514AP MVP-9, AP1, PB
1971*31RAMLDT74141404.09PB
1972*32RAMLDT741414010.09AP MVP-8, AP DPoY-5, PB
1973*33RAMRDT74141407.011PB
1974*34RAMRDT74141403.510PB
1975*35RAMRDT741414001007.513PB
197636RAMRDT741414001003.08
Career2082081201202968091.0167
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
1967*+27RAMLDT110001000.0
1969*+29RAMLDT110000000.5
1973*33RAMRDT110000002.0
1974*34RAMLDT220000000.5
1975*35RAMLDT220000000.0
197636RAMLDT220000003.0
Career990001006.0
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1963*23RAMLDT741414010000.00
Career208208010000.088

Scoring Summary

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Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
1962*22RAMLDT7412121160.5
Career20820811060.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merlin Olsen born?

Merlin Olsen was born on September 15, 1940.

Where was Merlin Olsen born?

Merlin Olsen was born in Logan, UT.

How tall was Merlin Olsen?

Merlin Olsen was 6-5 (196 cm) tall.

How much did Merlin Olsen weigh when playing?

Merlin Olsen weighed 270 lbs (122 kg) when playing.

Is Merlin Olsen in the Hall of Fame?

Merlin Olsen was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1982.

How many games did Merlin Olsen play?

Merlin Olsen played 208 games over his career.

How many sacks did Merlin Olsen have?

Merlin Olsen had 91.0 sacks over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Merlin Olsen won?

Merlin Olsen never won a Super Bowl.

When did Merlin Olsen retire?

Merlin Olsen last played in 1976.