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Title: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 11, 2010, 08:30:30 PM
Too bad.  He was a nice guy.  Had the pleasure on a few occassions to meet Merlin and Deacon Jones at my uncles office.  I remember way back in the late 70's going to Merlin's car dealership to pretend to buy a car just to see him. Hey we have a ton of autographed stuff of Merlin's if anyone wants any.  Worth more now.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: dr.chimps on March 11, 2010, 08:35:30 PM
Guy was an all-star, like, every year he played. That's Brooks Robinson territory. Rarefied air.

wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_Olsen   (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_Olsen)  

'Olsen made the Pro Bowl a record 14 times throughout his career, only missing it on his final year. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. In 1999, he was ranked number 25 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.'  
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 11, 2010, 08:35:49 PM
Too bad.  He was a nice guy.  Had the pleasure on a few occassions to meet Merlin and Deacon Jones at my uncles office.  I remember way back in the late 70's going to Merlin's car dealership to pretend to buy a car just to see him. Hey we have a ton of autographed stuff of Merlin's if anyone wants any.  Worth more now.

 I read about it this morning, man thats sad. I met him a couple of years ago at christian okoye's golf tournament and fundraiser. He's such a nice guy!
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 11, 2010, 08:42:59 PM
I read about it this morning, man thats sad. I met him a couple of years ago at christian okoye's golf tournament and fundraiser. He's such a nice guy!

Do you know if he still had his car dealership in LA.  Coach you ever go to Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Army of One on March 11, 2010, 08:44:56 PM
Insulin OD?
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 11, 2010, 09:06:48 PM
Do you know if he still had his car dealership in LA.  Coach you ever go to Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach.

Used to go to Legends all the time (still do once in a while) down on Second St. in Belmont Shore. It burned down a couple of years ago and re-opened about a year later. It's about 5 miles from my house.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: MJK on March 11, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Merlin who  ??? Keith try and stay current, living two decades ago is not cool.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: polychronopolous on March 11, 2010, 09:10:14 PM
A man who goes to the All-star game every year of his career and is still over shadowed by this death of this twink, Oh the irony.

Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 11, 2010, 09:10:28 PM
Used to go to Legends all the time (still do once in a while) down on Second St. in Belmont Shore. It burned down a couple of years ago and re-opened about a year later. It's about 5 miles from my house.

They sponsored me.  The owner Gene Rotondo is a friend of mine.  My photo was lost in the fire I heard.  Oh well.  Here I am in their shirt.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 11, 2010, 09:11:57 PM
Merlin who  ??? Keith try and stay current, living two decades ago is not cool.

Sorry, when the Merlin you grew up with dies I will be sad.  But then again he is a magician so he may not really die ;D
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Army of One on March 11, 2010, 09:16:00 PM
Was this the long rumored ex village people member who got kicked out because of his retardation?

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=324062.0;attach=362797;image)
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 11, 2010, 09:17:57 PM
They sponsored me.  The owner Gene Rotondo is a friend of mine.  My photo was lost in the fire I heard.  Oh well.  Here I am in their shirt.

Wouldn't surprise me, I saw it burn. If it wasn't between two other shops it would have been leveled.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Benny B on March 11, 2010, 10:00:49 PM
Too bad.  He was a nice guy.  Had the pleasure on a few occassions to meet Merlin and Deacon Jones at my uncles office.  I remember way back in the late 70's going to Merlin's car dealership to pretend to buy a car just to see him. Hey we have a ton of autographed stuff of Merlin's if anyone wants any.  Worth more now.
His last words were, "When's that fat ass Hawaiian guy going to pay me the $500 he owes me? Bastard."
 :'(
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 11, 2010, 10:03:46 PM
His last words were, "When's that fat ass Hawaiian guy going to pay me the $500 he owes me? Bastard."
 :'(

How's that "Team Obama" thing working out for ya? hahahaha!
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 11, 2010, 10:26:42 PM
His last words were, "When's that fat ass Hawaiian guy going to pay me the $500 he owes me? Bastard."
 :'(

Why do you owe him money?  And I didn't know you were Hawaiian.  Always thought you were a guy.  uh learn something new everyday on Getbig
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: pellius on March 12, 2010, 01:06:09 AM
Merlin who  ??? Keith try and stay current, living two decades ago is not cool.

Merlin Olsen comes from that dying generation where a man conducted himself like a man. With dignity, respect, honor and humility. Truly one of the good guys and a dying breed.

Now we are left with cock hungry ass wipes like you.

Our culture is doomed.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 12, 2010, 01:14:55 AM
Merlin Olsen comes from that dying generation where a man conducted himself like a man. With dignity, respect, honor and humility. Truly one of the good guys and a dying breed.

Now we are left with cock hungry ass wipes like you.

Our culture is doomed.

You know we came from a great time when men were actually men and you proved it face to face.  Nowadays like most of the guys on here they think being able to type on a computer witty things makes them men.  Most of the guys on here must be so happy the internet was invented.  They can be whatever they want to be and no one can tell the difference. 
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Topskin69 on March 12, 2010, 01:26:25 AM
You know we came from a great time when men were actually men and you proved it face to face.  Nowadays like most of the guys on here they think being able to type on a computer witty things makes them men.  Most of the guys on here must be so happy the internet was invented.  They can be whatever they want to be and no one can tell the difference.  

Does this mean you will meet Goodrum, and challenge him to a duel?  ???
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: wes on March 12, 2010, 02:17:24 AM
One of the infamous "Fearsome Foursome" !!

RIP Merlin.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Mr Nobody on March 12, 2010, 11:11:15 AM
Merlin was tough mofo like this guy.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: pellius on March 12, 2010, 12:40:08 PM
Throughout his adult life Merlin Olsen was always considered an honest, decent man and a true gentleman. But out on the gridiron he was a beast. Even as a little kid I was inspired by the Rams defensive line as well as the Pittsburgh defense way back in the Jack Lambert days.

MJK, the cowardly, smack-talking punk, hiding behind a key board wants to tell us what is and is not cool. LOL! You have no clue, cock-lover. I pity your nothing generation.

You want to see cool? Get a load of this, bitches. These fuckers are a different breed all together. Behold The Fearsome Foursome.

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Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: shootfighter1 on March 12, 2010, 12:42:48 PM
Sounds like a good man.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Benny B on March 12, 2010, 12:42:53 PM
You know we came from a great time when men were actually men and you proved it face to face.  Nowadays like most of the guys on here they think being able to type on a computer witty things makes them men.  Most of the guys on here must be so happy the internet was invented.  They can be whatever they want to be and no one can tell the difference. 
Pay your debts, fat ass!
Can't you call the world's biggest hedge fund manager that was your CFO to front you the $2500? hahaha Oh, brother.  ::)
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 12, 2010, 01:01:56 PM
Pay your debts, fat ass!
Can't you call the world's biggest hedge fund manager that was your CFO to front you the $2500? hahaha Oh, brother.  ::)

Maybe from all your coupons and government housing and assistance you get, you can give me some.  how about guy
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Benny B on March 12, 2010, 01:04:58 PM
Maybe from all your coupons and government housing and assistance you get, you can give me some.  how about ####
::)
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Hedgehog on March 12, 2010, 01:24:04 PM
Too bad.  He was a nice guy.  Had the pleasure on a few occassions to meet Merlin and Deacon Jones at my uncles office.  I remember way back in the late 70's going to Merlin's car dealership to pretend to buy a car just to see him. Hey we have a ton of autographed stuff of Merlin's if anyone wants any.  Worth more now.

Did you ever sit next to him?
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: che on March 12, 2010, 01:31:40 PM
Did you ever sit next to him?
;D
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: The Showstoppa on March 12, 2010, 01:33:27 PM
I remember him calling the AFC West games w/Dick Enberg back in the day.....some of my favorite sports memories.....Fouts to Winslow.....touchdown!

RIP
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: funk51 on March 12, 2010, 02:13:30 PM
Merlin was tough mofo like this guy.
merlin was actually ina movie with wayne called the undefeated, along with teammate qb roman gabriel who played an indian.
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Mr Nobody on March 12, 2010, 02:15:25 PM
merlin was actually ina movie with wayne called the undefeated, along with teammate qb roman gabriel who played an indian.
Yea thats why I posted the John Wayne pic...nice catch funk
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: noworries on March 12, 2010, 03:13:03 PM
Did you ever sit next to him?
Yea on a few occassions for lunch.  Why?  Jealous?  Of course you are. Me is was just another lunch.  And Roman Gabriel though I never met him was Merlins business partner for awhile.  A fellow filipino, gay one though
Title: Re: Merlin Olsen dead
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on March 12, 2010, 08:35:36 PM
Too bad.  He was a nice guy.  Had the pleasure on a few occassions to meet Merlin and Deacon Jones at my uncles office.  I remember way back in the late 70's going to Merlin's car dealership to pretend to buy a car just to see him. Hey we have a ton of autographed stuff of Merlin's if anyone wants any.  Worth more now.

You owe THE BEEF a $100.00 bucks you fat bastard.

THE BEEF