Mel Phillips
American football player (born 1942)
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Melvin Phillips Jr. (born January 6, 1942), is an American former professional football player and coach. He played his entire 12-year NFL career, from 1966 to 1977, with the San Francisco 49ers.
Shelby, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | January 6, 1942 Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Cleveland (Shelby) | ||||||||
| College | North Carolina A&T (1962–1965) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 5th round, 69th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 19th round, 172nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life and education
Phillips was born on January 6, 1942, in Shelby, North Carolina, where he went to Cleveland High School.[1] He went to North Carolina A&T State University.[1]
NFL career
Phillips was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1966, as a 5th round draft pick.[1] From 1966 to 1977, he played a total of 147 games for the 49ers.[1]
Coaching career
Phillips coached the defensive backs for the Detroit Lions from 1980 to 1984. He was an assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins from 1985 to 2007. Originally hired by Don Shula, Phillips was retained in order by Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban, and Cam Cameron.
