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Mel Farr

Melvin Farr

Position: RB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 210 lbs.

Born: November 3, 1944 in Beaumont, TX
College: UCLA   (school history)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1967 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 41 (2218th overall since 1950)

Relatives: Father of Mel Farr and Mike Farr
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

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Mel Farr 1968 Touchdown Log

7 Touchdowns

4 Receiving, 3 Rushing, 4 Go-Ahead, 1 Tying, Long of 86 yards
Team Opponent Location Day of Week Quarter Distance Quarterback
Lions7
Bears4
Cowboys1
Packers1
Vikings1
Road6
Home1
Sunday7
1st2
2nd2
3rd2
4th1
3 or fewer yards2
4-9 yards1
30 or more yards4
Bill Munson3
Greg Landry1

Regular Season

Rk G# Date Tm Opp Result Quarter Type Dist Quarterback Score Before Score After
1 1 1968-09-15 DET @ DAL L 13-59 1 Receiving 45 Greg Landry Tied 0-0 Lead 6-0*
2 2 1968-09-22 DET CHI W 42-0 2 Receiving 86 Bill Munson Lead 7-0 Lead 14-0
3 3 1968-09-29 DET @ GNB W 23-17 3 Rushing 3 Tied 10-10 Lead 17-10*
4 4 1968-10-06 DET @ MIN L 10-24 4 Receiving 30 Bill Munson Trail 3-10 Tied 10-10
5 5 1968-10-13 DET @ CHI W 28-10 1 Receiving 32 Bill Munson Tied 0-0 Lead 7-0*
6 5 1968-10-13 DET @ CHI W 28-10 2 Rushing 9 Tied 7-7 Lead 14-7*
7 5 1968-10-13 DET @ CHI W 28-10 3 Rushing 1 Lead 14-10 Lead 21-10