About Mel Witt
Lived 1945 – 2013 (aged 67). Mel Witt was an American american football player.
Hillery Melvin Witt (1945–2013) was an American professional football defensive end and defensive tackle.
Witt was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1945. He attended Dunbar High School in Fort Worth and played college football at Arlington State (now known as Texas–Arlington) from 1964 to 1966.
Witt played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Patriots (1967–1970). He appeared in 35 games for the Patriots, 13 as a starter.
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Who was Mel Witt?
American football player
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Mel Witt was born on 23 November 1945 in Fort Worth.
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Mel Witt died on 11 February 2013.
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Mel Witt was an american football player.
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Mel Witt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Witt. https://biography.guide/mel-witt/
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