Merlin Olsen

In 1961, Merlin Olsen, second from left, was named to the Associated Press college All-America football team. In New York, Olsen is congratulated by Utah State teammates Randall Tyson, left; Max Miller, second from right; and Bill Dickey, shaking hands with Olsen. The Associated Press noted at the time that Olsen, at 265 pounds, was the biggest lineman on the All-America team.

( Associated Press / December 8, 1961 )

In 1961, Merlin Olsen, second from left, was named to the Associated Press college All-America football team. In New York, Olsen is congratulated by Utah State teammates Randall Tyson, left; Max Miller, second from right; and Bill Dickey, shaking hands with Olsen. The Associated Press noted at the time that Olsen, at 265 pounds, was the biggest lineman on the All-America team.

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