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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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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.
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
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 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.
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 and the Steelers had already begun...
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.
Jan 26, 2007 · Mel Blount played professional football with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 through 1983. A four-time all-pro cornerback, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
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.
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