The crossword solutions for the term GRIDIRON GREAT MERLIN are OLSEN (5 letters). Olsen is a reference to the legendary American football player, Merlin Olsen. He was an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams from 1962 to 1976 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. He also had a successful career as an actor, appearing in numerous television shows and movies.