About Mel Branch
Lived 1937 – 1992 (aged 55). Mel Branch was an American american football player.
Melvin Leroy Branch (February 15, 1937 – April 21, 1992) was an American football defensive end who played for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins in the American Football League (AFL).
While playing college football for the LSU Tigers, he was a member of the "Chinese Bandits" defense for the 1958 national champion team, and a starter for the Texans in their victory over the Houston Oilers in the longest professional football game played up to that time, the 1962 AFL Championship Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mel Branch?
American football player (1937-1992)
When was Mel Branch born?
Mel Branch was born on 15 February 1937 in Leesville.
When did Mel Branch die?
Mel Branch died on 21 April 1992 in DeRidder.
What was Mel Branch's occupation?
Mel Branch was an american football player.
What nationality was Mel Branch?
Mel Branch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Branch. https://biography.guide/mel-branch/
MLA: "Mel Branch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-branch/.
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