AKA Melvin Cornell Blount

Born: 10-Apr-1948
Birthplace: Vidalia, GA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NFL Hall of Famer

Father: James Blount
Mother: Alice Sharpe
Son: Norris (with his high school girlfriend)
Wife: Leslie (one daughter)
Daughter: Tanisia
Wife: TiAnda (three sons)
Son: Akil
Son: Jibri
Son: Khalid

    High School: Lyons Industrial High School, Lyons, GA
    University: BS Physical Education, Southern University

    National Football League Director of Player Relations (1983-90)
    John Kerry for President
    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1989

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back (1970-93)

Author of books:
The Cross Burns Brightly: A Hall-of-Famer Tackles Racism and Adversity to Help Troubled Boys (1993, with Cynthia Sterling)

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