Mel West

Mel West
No. 24, 25
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1939-01-14)January 14, 1939
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 2003(2003-11-20) (aged 64)
Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolJefferson City (Jefferson City, Missouri)
CollegeMissouri
NFL draft1961: 15th round, 204th overall pick
AFL draft1961: 11th round, 82nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards338
Rushing average4.2
Receptions14
Receiving yards147
Total touchdowns3
Return yards488
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Melvin Gerald West (January 14, 1939 — November 20, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.