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Merlin Olsen
Merlin Jay Olsen
Position: DT
6-5, 270lb (196cm, 122kg)
Born:
Died: March 11, 2010 in Duarte, CA
College: Utah St. (College Stats)
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 116 (53rd overall since 1960)
Draft: Denver Broncos in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft., Los Angeles Rams in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft.
Relatives: Brothers Orrin Olsen, Phil Olsen; Greatnephew Sam Roush; Nephew Hans Olsen
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