Mel Hein
American football player and coach (1909-1992) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82
Melvin Jack Hein, nicknamed "Old Indestructible", was an American professional football player. In the era of one-platoon football, he played as a center and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 as part of the first class of inductees.
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Mark Rypien Also at Washington State Cougars football
Andre Dillard Also at Washington State Cougars football- De'Zhaun Stribling Also at Washington State Cougars football
Chris Ivory Also at Washington State Cougars football
Marcus Trufant Also at Washington State Cougars football- Keith Millard Also at Washington State Cougars football
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New York Giants
Washington State Cougars football
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He was also named to the National Football League (NFL) 75th, and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1992 · aged 82