Author Topic: RIP Merlin Olsen, 69  (Read 1725 times)

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RIP Merlin Olsen, 69
« on: March 11, 2010, 09:38:34 AM »
The former Rams Hall of Famer and actor (Little House on the Prairie) was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/03/11/sports/s084610S39.DTL&tsp=1

He was part of the Rams' defensive "Fearsome Foursome" with Rosey Grier, Deacon Jones, and Lamar Lundy.
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Re: RIP Merlin Olsen, 69
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 09:16:17 AM »
The former Rams Hall of Famer and actor (Little House on the Prairie) was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/03/11/sports/s084610S39.DTL&tsp=1
He was part of the Rams' defensive "Fearsome Foursome" with Rosey Grier, Deacon Jones, and Lamar Lundy.
An appreciation from the L.A. Times
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-farmer-olsen-20100312,0,3600912.story