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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 .
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.
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Apr 10, 2024 · In celebration of his 76th birthday (Blount was born on April 10, 1948), here are five fast facts about the Steelers legend. 1. The 'Mel Blount Rule'
Blount, who was named the NFL's most valuable defensive player in 1975 by the Associated Press, earned all-pro acclaim in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1981. He also was a four-time All-AFC selection and played in five Pro Bowls.
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
Blount, the Steelers third round draft pick in 1970 out of Southern University, came into the NFL with everything a coach would want…size, speed, quickness, mental and physical toughness and a work ethic that came from growing up working on a farm in Valdosta, Georgia.
Jul 18, 2018 · Mel Blount. Biography. Football player Mel Blount was born on April 10, 1948 in Vidalia, Georgia to Alice Sharpe Blount and James Blount. A natural athlete, Blount excelled in football, baseball and track at Lyons High School.
Jul 7, 2017 · Blount, the Steelers third round draft pick in 1970 out of Southern University, came into the NFL with everything a coach would want…size, speed, quickness, mental and physical toughness and a work ethic that came from growing up working on a farm in Valdosta, Georgia.
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...
