Mel Renfro
Football player; Pro Football Hall of Famer
Born
December 30th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Renfro played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys from 1964 to 1977. During this time, he contributed to the team winning two Super Bowl championships, Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII. Renfro was selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times and earned All-Pro honors during his career. Following retirement, he served as a coach and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
Won Super Bowl VI with the Dallas Cowboys
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996
Selected to multiple Pro Bowls
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