Mel Blount
Melvin Cornell Blount (born April 10, 1948) is a former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, five-time Pro Bowler and a 1989 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Blount is considered one of the best cornerbacks to have ever played in the NFL. His physical style of play made him one of the most feared defensive backs in the game at a time when pass interference rules were less stringent. He founded the Mel Blount Youth Home.
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Blount in 2010
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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April 10, 1948 Vidalia, Georgia |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lyons (Lyons, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College: | Southern | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53 | ||||||||
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
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