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In celebration of his 75th 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 their...

Blount, a native of Vidalia, Georgia, wound up his career with 57 interceptions which he returned for 736 yards and two touchdowns. He intercepted at least one pass in all 14 NFL seasons and led the league in interceptions with 11 in 1975. Blount also was used as a kickoff returner early in his career.

Melvin Cornell Blount. Position: DB. 6-3 , 205lb (190cm, 92kg) Born: April 10 in Vidalia, GA (Age: 75-046d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 5x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro. 4x SB Champ.

Mel Blount on the Steelers' dominant 1976 defense "1976 was the best team we ever had even though we didn't win a Super Bowl." Mel Blount on his playing style "I had long arms which was an...

A third-round pick out of Southern University back in 1970, Blount is one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play the game—and not just because his playing style brought about a rule change.

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.

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. He graduated in 1966, and received an athletic scholarship to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Mel Blount Ultimate NFL Career Highlights Gridiron Classics 2.02K subscribers Subscribe 38K views 3 years ago It is not often that a player is so dominant at his position that the very rules of...