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1. • • Mel Blount killed at least two players on the field. Police Stations across the country started using the term "Blount force trauma" when they were describing people hit very hard. In the late 70s, due to political pressure, the NFL added "The Mel Blount Rule" saying he wasn't allowed to kick so much ass.
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     Urban Legends of the NFL: Mel Blount's Killer Pass Interference

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   How many players did Mel Blount kill?

   • Mel Blount killed at least two players on the field. Police Stations across the country started using the term "Blount force trauma" when they were describing people hit very hard. In the late 70s, due to political pressure, the NFL added "The Mel Blount Rule" saying he wasn't allowed to kick so much ass.

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   Did Mel Blount kill a wide receiver?

   • A lot of people don't know this: Mel Blount killed two wide receivers during the 70s. Literally beat them to death. We didn't have all the different replays, all the different camera angles then that we do now. They just got these two guys, borderline players, not really missed, didn't make much money.

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   Did Mel Blount kill an opponent?

   • No, Mel Blount never killed an opponent on the field. There's an urban legend that Blount, a bone-crunching Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back of the 1970s, actually delivered a fatal blow to a receiver (or several receivers) during a game. But let's not bury the lede to manufacture drama.

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   Did Bill Blount really kill a receiver?

   • There's an urban legend that Blount, a bone-crunching Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back of the 1970s, actually delivered a fatal blow to a receiver (or several receivers) during a game. But let's not bury the lede to manufacture drama. Blount never killed another human soul, on the field or off.

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   Who was afraid of Mel Blount?

   • One. 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 will admit today how afraid they were but if you dig a little deeper you'll find out the truth.

   The legend of Steelers cornerback Mel Blount

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   Who was Mel Blount?

   • He was the most skilled cover corner, tackler, athletically gifted, and intimidating CB that ever played the game. Today's WR can thank their lucky stars that Mel Blount existed because he was so could all the rule changes originate from him.

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3. www.reddit.com › r › steelersDid Mel Blount actually kill 2 people on the field? : r/steelers

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   Steelers folklore? Mel Blount killed at least two players on the field. Police Stations across the country started using the term "Blount force trauma" when they were describing people hit very hard. In the late 70s, due to political pressure, the NFL added "The Mel Blount Rule" saying he wasn't allowed to kick so much ass.

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   Nov 2, 2016 · Steelers folklore? Mel Blount killed at least two players on the field. Police Stations across the country started using the term "Blount force trauma" when they were describing people hit...

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6. www.reddit.com › r › nflDid Mel Blount really kill two receivers? : r/nfl - Reddit

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   A radio host whose name escapes me said that Blount actually killed two receivers with his overly agressive play. Can anyone confirm or deny this as true? I google'd it but couldn't find a legitimate source.

7. steelersdepot.com › 2024 › 04Mel Blount 'Was Really Disappointed' To Fall To Third Round ...

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   Apr 2, 2024 · It ended a defender’s ability to contact wide receivers farther than five yards downfield. It helped propel the NFL toward a more pass-friendly league. What it didn’t do was stop Mel Blount.

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8. steelersdepot.com › 2021 › 03Mel Blount: If I Played Today, I’d Have ‘At Least Two ...

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   Mar 23, 2021 · But Blount was not victimized by the rule by any means, and in fact made the Pro Bowl in the first season of its application, and in three of the first four years.

9. new.cbssports.com › nfl › newsMel Blount turns 76: Five fast facts on legendary Steelers ...

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Blount parlayed his physical skills into a decorated career that in 2019 included his inclusion on the NFL 100 All-Time Team. In celebration of his 76th birthday (Blount was born on April 10,...

10. www.behindthesteelcurtain.com › 2014/7/10 › 5887023The legend of Steelers cornerback Mel Blount - Behind the ...

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    Jul 10, 2014 · One. 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....