DE · Chicago Bears
Mel Tom
Age 84 · 193 cm (6'4") · 113 kg · Born Aug 4, 1941 · San Jose State; Hawaii; City College (SF)
NFL career
1974
debut year
1975
last season
2
seasons
—
jersey
College: San Jose State; Hawaii; City College (SF)
Other "Tom" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
San Jose State alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended San Jose State.
Nick Nash
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Chase Williams
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Frank Ginda
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Nehemiah Shelton
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Viliami Fehoko Jr.
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Bailey Gaither
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Josh Love
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Josh Oliver
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Andre Chachere
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DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of Mel Tom.
Born on August 4
John Riggins
1949 · Washington Commanders
Willie Cullars
1951 · Philadelphia Eagles
T.C. Blair
1951 · Detroit Lions
Larry Harris
1954 · Houston Texans
Mike Michel
1954 · Philadelphia Eagles
Bob Baumhower
1955 · Miami Dolphins
Jim Hough
1956 · Minnesota Vikings
Alfred Anderson
1961 · Minnesota Vikings