About Mel Triplett
Lived 1930 – 2002 (aged 71). Mel Triplett was an American american football player.
Melvin Christopher Triplett (December 24, 1931 – July 25, 2002) was an American football fullback. He played eight years in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants (1955–1960) and Minnesota Vikings (1961–1962). He played college football for the Toledo Rockets from 1951 to 1954.
Early life Triplett was born in 1930 at Indianola, Mississippi. He was inducted into the University of Toledo Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983.
Professional football Triplett was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round, 56th overall pick, of the 1955 NFL draft. He played at the fullback position for the Giants from 1955 to 1960. In 1960, he ranked ninth in the NFL with 573 rushing yards. He played for the Vikings in 1961 and 1962.
In seven NFL seasons, Triplett totaled 2,857 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Triplett's younger brother Bill Triplett played 11 years in the NFL.
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American football player
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Mel Triplett was born on 24 December 1930 in Indianola.
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Mel Triplett died on 2 July 2002 in Toledo.
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Mel Triplett was an american football player.
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Mel Triplett was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Triplett. https://biography.guide/mel-triplett/
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