Today we celebrate Merlin Olsen who played Jonathan Garvey and appeared in over 50 episodes of the "Little House on the Prairie" TV show. Merlin was also a professional football player who played 15 seasons in the NFL, missing only two games. Merlin died in 2010, but his amazing legacy lives on. Read more about Merlin in our exclusive post. He would have been 80 years old today. https://littlehouseontheprairie.com/about-merlin-olsen/ | Little House on the Prairie

Merlin Olsen appeared in more Pro Bowls (14) than any defensive player in NFL history. On the day the late Los Angeles Rams star would have turned 83, we celebrate his legacy. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Join us for the Merlin Olsen Luncheon on Feb. 1! We'll have 70 HOFers including Patriots legend Andre Tippett from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM for the best Super Bowl event of the week! If you'll be in ATL, tickets can be purchased by emailing Pat.Lindesmith@profootballhof.com | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Merlin Olsen played Jonathan Garvey in more than 50 episodes of ""Little House on the Prairie."" Fun fact: did you know that before his acting career he played 15 seasons in the NFL and was Rookie of the Year? Today, we remember him on his birthday. https://littlehouseontheprairie.com/about-merlin-olsen/ | Little House on the Prairie