| 1940 | Born September 15 in Logan, Utah |
| 1959-61 | Plays three years at defensive tackle for Utah State University. |
| 1962 | Drafted in first round by Los Angeles Rams of National Football League and Denver Broncos of American Football League; signs with Rams. |
| 1976 | Retires as player after fifteen seasons |
| 1977 | Begins career as announcer and actor with NBC; broadcasts five Super Bowls and stars in such TV shows/movies as "Little House on the Prairie" and "Father Murphy" |
| 1983 | Becomes national spokesman for FTD Florist Inc. |
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about 1 year ago
Just watched a talk programme with Merlin Olson...seems like he is still alive and kicking. My question ...Is merlin still married and if not is he available for a new relationship. He seems just like a gentle giant. He is about one and a half years older than I. diana
about 1 year ago
Is Merlin still alive?