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Mel Renfro

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Born: Dec. 30, 1941 - Houston, Texas

Drafted: Mel Renfro was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1964 NFL Draft

Years Played: 1964-1977

Position Played: Mel Renfro was a running back coming out of college, but played cornerback and safety for the Dallas Cowboys. He also returned punts and kickoffs early in his career.

Played For: Dallas Cowboys

Alma Mater: Oregon

Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1996

Uniform Number: 20
Best Season:
Mel Renro's best season was probably in 1971 when he picked off 11 passes and recovered two fumbles.
High School Highlights:
• Two-Time High School All-American Running Back
College Highlights:
• Consensus All-American (1962)
NFL Highlights:
• Led the NFL in Kickoff and Punt Returns His Rookie Season
• Named All-Pro Five Times (1964,65,69,71,73)
• Selected to Pro Bowl 10 Times
• Named Pro Bowl MVP (1971) • Named All-NFC three times
• Set a Dallas Cowboys Career Record with 52 interceptions
• Won Two Super Bowl Titles (VI, XII)
• Won Four NFC Championships
• Won Nine Division Titles
• Inducted Into Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor (1981)
• Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1996)
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