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  1. 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.

  2. Apr 10, 2024 · NFL Draft. Mock Drafts. Prospect Rankings. Mel Blount turns 76: Five fast facts on legendary Steelers cornerback's birthday. Blount is responsible for a rule that changed the NFL. By Bryan...

  3. He finished his career with 57 interceptions and two touchdowns and 13 fumble recoveries with two touchdowns. Blount was named All-Pro four times and played in five Pro Bowls. He was a key part of the Steelers success in the 1970s, starting and playing a key role in all four Super Bowls during that decade.

  4. 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....

  5. Jul 7, 2017 · Blount, Mel Biography. Mel Blount was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 1989. Blount was also an inaugural member of the Steelers Hall of Honor as a member of the Class of 2017. There aren't many players who cause the NFL to change the rules because of their play, but there also weren't many players like Blount.

  6. Mar 15, 2024 · Mar 15, 2024 at 06:00 AM. Teresa Varley. Steelers.com. March 15, 1984. 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.

  7. Mar 17, 2021 · Steelers legend Mel Blount discusses his namesake NFL rule change, Pittsburgh's '70s defense and more. The Steelers Hall of Famer terrorized wide receivers with an aggressive form of play. By...

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