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Mel Blount is an American football player and businessperson, born on April 10, 1948 in Vidalia, Georgia, United States. As of 2026, Mel Blount is 78 years old. Schooling on record includes Toombs County High School. Listed accolades include Pro Football Hall of Fame. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Mel Blount didn't just play cornerback; he rewrote the rulebook. His bump-and-run coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers was so dominant that the NFL changed contact rules partly because of him, which is about the highest compliment a defender can receive. Fourteen seasons, five Pro Bowls, a Hall of Fame bust, and a cornerstone of a dynasty. What I respect just as much is the second act: he became a businessman rather than fading away. The 6'3" frame got him to the top, but the discipline kept him standing. Defenders rarely get the glory; the great ones earn it anyway.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mel Blount
- Name (Japanese)
- メル・ブラント
- Reading
- める・ぶらんと
- Born
- April 10, 1948 (age 78)
- Origin
- Vidalia, Georgia, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / businessperson
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Toombs County High School
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel%20Blount
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q970406
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mel Blount born?
Born April 10, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Mel Blount from?
Mel Blount is from Vidalia, Georgia, United States.
What does Mel Blount do?
Mel Blount works as American football player, businessperson.
How tall is Mel Blount?
Mel Blount is 191 cm.
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