Fearsome Foursome's Merlin Olsen Has Died

[gottaloveaz]

Death on the Prairie.

[eercan73]

erern

[eercan73]

mmm

[23kyp]

The best that EVER played!!!

[generationll]

There was a error cited here.He was never NFL MVP.Only 2 defensive players were that.1971 Alan Page and 1986 Lawrence Taylor

[7747jc]

@generationll

You are correct. Was actually the Bert Bell Award winner in 1974.

[1400deadwood]

Great athlete.  And an even better person.

[RangRing68]

Big Merl, we will all miss you!

[sammyvh11]

He was so humble and so good! RIP my friend You and Jim Parker can go at it again in heaven.

[Obadiah50]

In 1964 my father was assigned to March Air Force Base in Southern California. I had never witnessed a football play, let alone a game in my life. My dad was able to acquire a sideline pass for us to watch the Rams warm-up against the 49ers. That was my first exposure to football. I saw ALL FOUR Of THEM. Before there was The Purple People Eaters, The Steel Curtain, etc. etc..- It was The Fearsome Foursome. The Rams didn't have much -but these four men were good enough. Real Untouchables!!!

[Obadiah50]

The sum of it all. He was a GOOD man. I need say no more.

[retrotvfann1]

Good player and actor.

[SidJustice1]

@retro - I remember him. My dad liked him with Rosie Grier and the others when he was with the Rams. I also remember 'Father Murphy'. RIP big guy.

[xLinkinPark209x]

Wow...nfl mvp....he was seriously good...

[RsldDecapod]

I'll miss you. You are one of the best!! RIP

[glasgolatt]

Rest in Peace My Brother.I know You are in a Better Place!!! ;-)

[Veekator]

He was an example for all....

Feared on the field, respected by all off the field in life

Todays athletes and youth could learn a lot from him

RIP Merlin, the Gentle Giant you made the world a better place..

[dog1clear]

good man..i grew up watching him

[xxchinookxx]

As a Dallas fan since 1971, I'm saddened of his passing but he is at peace now, my condolences to his family & friends.

[prosongs]

R.I.P. Uncle Merlin

[HighIQ135]

Named all-Pro as a rookie, and 14 consecutive years.

[5lowrollD]

All time leading tackler for the Rams.  What a legend.

[BMASTERBOBSTER]

His picture should be next to ROLE MODEL in the dictionary. Perfect role model.

[Irishpadawan]

I am saddened to hear of his passing moments ago. I grew up watching him on Little House and Father Murphy. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

[generationll]

Bob Lilly and him had alot in common as players.Shocked to hear of his passing.Lamar Lundy who went to Purdue also has also passed away

[cb900ss82]

Goodbye to a great football player and someone I enjoyed on "Little House on the Praire".

[tonetteholmes]

RAMZ RULE!

[cep32101]

Sad day.

[jeffee50]

He seemed like a great guy. I will always remember him as a terrific color commentator for football on NBC.

[codyrhodessux]

RIP he was awesome retire his number to show respect 4 him

[Whateverintheworld]

His number is retired in Logan (Utah State University) and they recently named the football field there, Merlin Olsen Field

[dontbuythiscrap]

What a class act bar none...RIP Merlin.

[The1baddman]

Rest in Peace Merlin!!! #74 LA Rams

[frankd1965]

Long live a legend. gone but, not fogotten

[psyhobill5150]

fierce lion on the field and one of gods lamb's in life.

rip merlin we will all miss you

[Mikevdog]

Great guy and very kind. Too young to go!

[MarcNeilsen]

Merlin Olsen was not only a phenomenal player, but he was a stand-up individual. Utah State University loved this man!

[ttmoran]

That is really a shame. He was a good man, prayers to his friends and family.

[frankd1965]

same here. heres to a legend

[tonybells]

Condolences to his family. #74 will always be remembered as one of the ALL-TIME HALL OF FAME GREATS. Thanks for the memories Mr. OLSEN

[TheVMFA333]

RIP

[KarenZandstra]

Mr. Garvey.....you will be missed! You were an amazing man!

[FrsBigeasy]

Perhaps 1 of the Top 3 DT of All Time.

[Bishop0313]

RIP Merlin!!! My thoughts go out to your family and friends...

[direwoof3]

RIP Father Murphy!

[thekiller678]

sucks

[snowfan]

A super guy. RIP... Condolences to his family.

[john123wayne]

not only an incredible football player but

a super nice guy as well. rip

[Bakuninmeow]

My condolences to his family and friends, and may he rest in peace.