After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind. Merlin Olsen competecrossgame Change image and share on social
Team doctors' jobs those days were to keep you on the field. Merlin Olsen daydoctorfield Change image and share on social
Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing. Merlin Olsen absolutelybearbook Change image and share on social
When a man lies, he murders some part of the world. Merlin Olsen liemanmurder Change image and share on social
It took me a while to realize that basketball wasn't football. Merlin Olsen basketballfootballrealize Change image and share on social
I was captain and should have set the example. I would lift a minimum of weights. Mine was natural physical strength. I always thought quickness and agility were much more important. Merlin Olsen agilitycaptainimportant Change image and share on social
I've caught fish as big as I am. I've caught marlin close to 300 pounds. Merlin Olsen bigcatchclose Change image and share on social