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Melvin Cornell Blount (born April 10, 1948) is an American former football cornerback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons. A five-time Pro Bowler , he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 .
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- April 10, 1948
Jan 14, 2023 · Amongst the many colorful characters on the defense was cornerback Mel Blount. Blount arrived in the Steel City in 1970, just before the Steelers began their ascent to the height of pro football. During his 14-year career, Blount became one of the best cover men in NFL history.
Jul 23, 2021 · After eight seasons, four Super Bowls, three All-Pro nods, one Defensive Player of the Year award and 35 interceptions, the NFL decided to stop Mel Blount. They tried to stop Mel
Jul 26, 2016 · Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mel Blount comes in as the 44th best player in NFL history on NFL Film's "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list (2010).
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Mel Blount was a dominant cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, with 57 interceptions, 105 passes defensed, and four Super Bowl rings. He was named the NFL's most valuable defensive player in 1975 and a four-time All-Pro selection.
Jul 10, 2014 · Mel Blount. His ability to cover was legendary and he also did something that none of the CB of this generation could ever hope to do: and that was FEAR. Receivers were afraid of Blount. None...
