Statement on Death of Merlin Olsen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3/11/10

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL

ON THE DEATH OF MERLIN OLSEN

"Merlin Olsen was an extraordinary person, friend and football player. He was a tremendous Hall of Fame football player who then became an accomplished football broadcaster and actor. In recent years, it was an honor to work with Merlin on developing improvements for retired players. We all experienced how passionate and effective he was on that issue. He cared deeply about people, especially those that shared the game of football with him. Merlin was a larger-than-life person, literally and figuratively, and leaves an enormously positive legacy. On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our deepest sympathy to Merlin’s wife Susan and the Olsen family."

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