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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 · Mel Blount is one of the 7 cornerbacks selected to the #NFL100 All-Time Team! 🏈 2x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowl selection 🏈 1975 Defensive Player of the Year 🏈 4x Super Bowl Champion 🏈 Career: 57 INT pic.twitter.com/nGCZ4c7Nqy
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Mel Blount was the prototype cornerback of his era and a major reason why the Steelers were the dominant team of the National Football League in the 1970s.
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.
Apr 10, 2024 · You can't talk about the Steelers' 1970s dynasty without mentioning Mel Blount, a first-ballot Hall of Famer who played an integral role in each of Pittsburgh's four...
Jul 23, 2021 · The NFL named a rule after Mel Blount for his physical play. He adapted on the fly and remained one of the best cover corners in the league.
Mar 15, 2024 · Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount retired. There aren't many players who cause the NFL to change the rules because of their play, but there also aren't many players like Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount.
Nov 3, 2010 · Mel Blount was selected in the third round of the 1970 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He quickly developed into one of the finest cornerbacks ever to play the game. The four-time All-Pro recorded 57 career interceptions and recovered 13 opponents' fumbles during his career that spanned from 1970 to 1983.
Jul 18, 2018 · Blount is a four time Super Bowl champion, a four-time All-AFC selection, and was named All-Pro from 1975 to 1979 and in 1981. He was also named the NFL's most valuable defensive player in 1975 by the Associated Press.
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