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. 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]

Mel Tom
No. 58, 99, 89
Date of birth(1941-08-04)August 4, 1941
Place of birthHonolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Date of deathApril 27, 2006(2006-04-27) (aged 64)
Place of deathHonolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end
US 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
Career stats

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.