Mel Tom
No. 58, 99, 89
Born:(1941-08-04)August 4, 1941
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Died:April 27, 2006(2006-04-27) (aged 64)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end
CollegeSan Jose State
AFL draft1966 / Round: Red Shirt 9 / Pick: 80
Drafted byOakland Raiders[1]
NFL draft1966 / Round: 6 / Pick: 89
Career history
As player
1967–1973Philadelphia Eagles
1973–1975Chicago Bears

Melvyn Maile Tom (August 4, 1941 – April 27, 2006) was an American football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. 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]

References

  1. ^ "1966 AFL Draft". Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Former NFL player Mel Tom, 64, dies". The Honolulu Advertiser. April 28, 2006.


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