Merlin Olsen Autographs
Merlin Olsen is best known as a legendary American football player who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1962 to 1976. He was widely considered one of the best defensive tackles of his era and was known for his incredible strength, agility, and work ethic. During his 15-year career, Olsen was named to the Pro Bowl 14 times and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
Born in Logan, Utah, in 1940, Olsen was a standout athlete from a young age. He played football at Utah State University, where he was a three-time All-American and helped lead the team to an undefeated season in 1960. After college, Olsen was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1962 NFL Draft, and he quickly made an impact on the field. He became the centerpiece of the Rams' defense, earning a reputation as a feared pass rusher and a tenacious run defender.
Off the field, Olsen was also known for his charitable work and his commitment to the community. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a spokesperson for several charitable organizations, including the United Way and the American Cancer Society. Olsen passed away in 2010 at the age of 69, but his legacy as one of the greatest football players of all time lives on.
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Current items with a signature of Merlin Olsen
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Traded items with a signature of Merlin Olsen
The most expensive item with a signature of Merlin Olsen (Merlin Olsen #74 "Fearsome Foursome" Signed Wilson Los Angeles Rams Jersey) was sold in April 2025 for $1,500.00 while the cheapest item (1973 Topps - #479 Merlin Olsen on card autograph through mail no COA) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2023. The month with the most items sold (70) was March 2010 with an average selling price of $29.99 for an autographed item of Merlin Olsen. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2017 with $650.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.49 was May 2019. In average, an autographed item from Merlin Olsen is worth $26.52.
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Latest News about Merlin Olsen
Road to Canton: Merlin Olsen lunch primes Hall of Fame pump (02/01/2019): The 14th annual Merlin Olsen Luncheon was produced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a lead up to Saturday's selection of the Hall's Class of 2019 \n Ice rink at Logan's Merlin Olsen Central Park already on radar (11/29/2014): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price! Come to Mass: New Aggie event honors Merlin Olsen (09/05/2014): LOGAN –The turnaround of Utah State football strangely coincides with the unveiling of the Merlin Olsen statue that stands outside the front gates of Romney Stadium. Since it made its debut on October Did you go to the Merlin Olsen Central Park ice rink this year? (03/24/2014): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price! Merlin Olsen ice rink closes for season in light of warm weather (02/14/2014): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price!
Older News Stories about Merlin Olsen
Ice rink at Merlin Olsen Central Park set to open (12/2013): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price! Merlin Olsen Ice Rink idea (11/2013): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price! Valve break at Merlin Olsen Park may leave ice rink unsalvageable (01/2013): Welcome to the Herald Journal! Special price! Merlin Olsen family settles asbestos lawsuit (09/2011): The family of Hall of Fame football player and actor Merlin Olsen has settled a lawsuit with several asbestos companies that they say caused the rare form of cancer he contracted late in life.
