Mel Tom

Melvyn Maile Tom (August 4, 1941 – April 27, 2006) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. Mel is the father of Landon Tom and Logan Tom, member of the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 American Olympic indoor volleyball teams. He died at age 64 of heart failure.^[2]

Mel Tom

No. 58, 99, 89
Date of birth	(1941-08-04)August 4, 1941
Place of birth	Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Date of death	April 27, 2006(2006-04-27) (aged 64)
Place of death	Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Defensive end
US college	San Jose State
AFL draft	1966 / round: Red Shirt 9 / pick: 80
Drafted by	Oakland Raiders[1]
NFL draft	1966 / round: 6 / pick: 89
Career history
As player
1967–1973	Philadelphia Eagles
1973–1975	Chicago Bears
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com