John Lennon
FILE - In this June 22, 2001, file photo, actor and former NFL player Merlin Olsen speaks in Urbandale, Iowa. The Hall of Fame defensive tackle went on to have a long career as the top analyst at NBC, working alongside greats like Curt Gowdy and Dick Enberg during the 1970s and 80s and calling five Super Bowls. A physical presence on the Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line, Olsen was more soft spoken as an announcer. (AP Photo/Steve Pope, File)
A look at iconic announcers in NFL history

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2019 05:16 PM EDT