Mel Tom
American football player (1941–2006)
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Melvyn Maile Tom (August 4, 1941 – April 27, 2006) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.[1] Mel is the father of Landon Tom and Logan Tom, member of the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 American Olympic indoor volleyball teams. He died at age 64 of heart failure.[2]
PositionDefensive end
BornAugust 4, 1941
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedApril 27, 2006 (aged 64)
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | August 4, 1941 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 27, 2006 (aged 64) Kailua, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Maryknoll (Honolulu) | ||||||||
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| NFL draft | 1966: 6th round, 89th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: Red Shirt 9th round, 80th overall pick | ||||||||
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