Mel Triplett

Mel Triplett
No. 33
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1931-12-24)December 24, 1931
Indianola, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 2002(2002-07-25) (aged 70)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolGirard (Girard, Ohio)
CollegeToledo
NFL draft1955: 5th round, 56th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards2,856
Rushing average4.2
Receptions43
Receiving yards439
Total touchdowns18
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Melvin Christopher Triplett (December 24, 1931 – July 25, 2002) was an American football fullback. He played eight years in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants (1955–1960) and Minnesota Vikings (1961–1962). He played college football for the Toledo Rockets from 1951 to 1954.