About Mel Phillips
Born 1942. Mel Phillips is an American american football player.
Melvin Phillips Jr. (born January 6, 1942), is an American former professional football player and coach. He played his entire 12-year NFL career, from 1966 to 1977, with the San Francisco 49ers.
Early life and education Phillips was born on January 6, 1942, in Shelby, North Carolina, where he went to Cleveland High School. He went to North Carolina A&T State University. From 1966 to 1977, he played a total of 147 games for the 49ers.
Coaching career Phillips coached the defensive backs for the Detroit Lions from 1980 to 1984. He was an assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins from 1985 to 2007. Originally hired by Don Shula, Phillips was retained in order by Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban, and Cam Cameron.
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American football player
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Mel Phillips was born on 6 January 1942 in Shelby.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Phillips. https://biography.guide/mel-phillips/
MLA: "Mel Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-phillips/.
Chicago: "Mel Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-phillips/.
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