The man who proved that hall of fame defensive linemen don't necessarily have to have the IQ of a wall, Merlin Olsen, has passed away from Cancer at 69.

Olsen was part of the Los Angeles  Rams fearsome foursome which also included Deacon Jones, Roosevelt Greer and the late Lamar Lundy.

Following his stellar football career, Olsen turned to announcing and acting.  He joined Curt Gowdy in the NBC booth to form one of the better TV partnerships in NFL history.  Later Olsen worked with Dick Enberg and participated in calling the greatest football game ever played, Super Bowl XX on January 26th, 1986.

Olsen was also an actor who appeared in "Little House on the Prairie."  A spin off, "Father Murphy" lasted 34 episodes.
Olsen also did TV commercials.

No doubt, he'll get a big wreath from FTD.

Karen Grassle, be afraid, be very afraid.