Mel Tom
No. 58, 99, 89
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born(1941-08-04)August 4, 1941
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedApril 27, 2006(2006-04-27) (aged 64)
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolMaryknoll (Honolulu, Hawaii)
College
NFL draft1966: 6th round, 89th overall pick
AFL draft1966: Red Shirt 9th round, 80th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries5
Safeties1
Sacks44.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

References

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  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.