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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 .

  2. Jul 26, 2016 · Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mel Blount comes in as the 44th best player in NFL history on NFL Film's "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list (2010).

  3. Checkout the latest stats for Mel Blount. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference ®

  4. 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.

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.