John Mellekas
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: June 14, 1933
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 255 lbs
First Team: CHB (1956)
Last Team: PHI (1963)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
John Mellekas - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: June 14, 1933Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Career Timeline
- CHB (Chicago Bears) - 1956
- CHI (Chicago Bears) - 1957-1959
- SF (San Francisco 49ers) - 1960-1961
- PHI (Philadelphia Eagles) - 1962-1963
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Played a total of 8 seasons in the NFL, showcasing versatility and resilience as a defensive lineman.
- Made significant contributions to each team he played for, particularly in defensive schemes and run stopping.
- Known for his toughness and ability to disrupt opposing offenses during his playing years.
Post-Career
- Details about his life after football are limited, but like many former players, he likely remained involved in football in some capacity, whether through coaching or community engagement.
Legacy
- While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, John Mellekas is remembered by fans and historians for his contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative era in the NFL.
John Mellekas remains a part of NFL history, exemplifying the hard work and dedication required to succeed in professional football during the 1950s and 1960s.
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