Merlin Olsen was one of the greatest defensive tackles in the history of pro football. It wasn't so much his strength and agility as it was his intelligence. He knew the game. His wisdom was greater than an opponent's power. And he just happened to be part of the Fearsome Foursome, the legendary defensive line of the Rams that included fellow Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones. He played for the L.A. Rams from 1962-1976, and was selected to the Pro Bowl for 14 consecutive seasons. I was fortunate to watch him play and was there at the Coliseum for the final game of his career, where he received a tremendous ovation after walking off the field for the last time.
