Birth Name: Merlin Jay Olsen
Occupation: Football Player
Place Of Birth: Logan
Date Of Birth: September 15, 1940
Date Of Death: March 10, 2010
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Merlin Olsen was born on the 15th of September, 1940. He was best known for being a Football Player. NFL tackle who spent his entire 15-year career with the Los Angeles Rams. He also had success as a sportscaster and as an actor, starring as Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie.
Merlin Olsen was born in Logan. He graduated from Utah State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He recorded 94 sacks and was named to 14 Pro Bowls during his career.
Merlin Olsen was a Virgo and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
Merlin Olsen was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Merlin Jay Olsen is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
Merlin’s Merlin Jay Olsen attended Utah State.
Family
Merlin Olsen’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Merlin Olsen’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Merlin Olsen kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Merlin Olsen was born in the Year of the Dragon.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Merlin Jay Olsen |
| NICKNAME: | Merlin |
| RELIGION: | Mormon |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Virgo |
| BIRTH DAY: | Sunday |
| DEATH DAY: | Wednesday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Merlin Olsen was a Virgo. People of this zodiac sign like animals, healthy food, nature, cleanliness, and dislike rudeness and asking for help. The strengths of this sign are being loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical, while weaknesses can be shyness, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Merlin Olsen was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are energetic and excitable. They hate hypocrisy and gossip and can sometimes be a bit arrogant and impatient.
Ruling Planet: Merlin Olsen had a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Merlin Olsen’s birth sign is Virgo and he had a ruling planet of Mercury.
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