‘Golden Bachelor’ Mel Owens once said he wouldn’t date women over 60! Who is the ex-NFL linebacker taking over Bachelor Nation? All about his Rams career and controversial comments

Mel Owens, a former Los Angeles Rams linebacker, is stepping into the spotlight as ABC’s new ‘Golden Bachelor.’ His NFL career, long marriage and divorce, and controversial remarks about dating women over 60 have kept fans talking. Now, the 66-year-old sports lawyer hopes to win over both contestants and viewers when season 2 premieres Sept. 24.