Mel Blount on his path to Pittsburgh, his career with the Steelers, the Mel Blount Rule

Mel Blount sat down with Stan Savran to talk about his pathway to Pittsburgh, his great career, and becoming a physical presence.
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[@pscaliti4461]

Was lucky enough to meet mel at his house courtesy of my friend ronnie snyder. who, along with his brothers, own a gas ststion that mel brought his car to to get serviced. Mel was great, told him I used to yell out my window to him that he was the man and he'd wave to me during '79 camp at st. vincent. GOAT!

[@norman9291]

That man was a complete beast. That 76 team was amazing. 28 points in 9 games and I think 13 of them were in one game if I'm not mistaken. If they were at full strength in the AFC championship they probably would've beat the Raiders and they would've rolled the Vikings in the super bowl just like Oakland did that year. Best defense I've ever seen.

[@keithclark7266]

@Norman • 16 in the home game vs Houston during that 9 game winning streak

[@poissonpuerile8897]

The interviewer is _really_ good! Knowledgeable, well-prepared, personable, and he lets Mel talk. Bravo!

[@bobcrawford5083]

Look at Mel`s condition.he is still I think in great shape..what made him great back in the day..

[@earlsmith1186]

bob crawford and in his early 70’s

[@matthewbaca3900]

Example of how talent and character are both keys to true greatness.

[@JayMoreau]

Mr. Blount is a real man. I’ve met him several times in civilian life. He is gracious and a true gentleman. His charity work is ongoing and life changing for so many.

[@user-fz1ut1mj2k]

Physical, tenacious,great intimidator and awesome player. One of the greatest of all time.

[@professorx8549]

Greatest Defensive Football Player in The History of The NFL on The Greatest Defensive unit in The History of The N.F.L. The Stainless " Steel Curtain " Defense; e.g. " The Blount Rule "

[@chunt7]

Great interview. Role model and what a great player! One of my favorite players growing up watching!!!

[@adrianengram3078]

The greatest cornerback in NFL ever!!!!

[@Nvhawn]

Love all of the original STEEL CURTAIN that started the Legacy... Remember the Stickum...

[@notmebutyou8350]

Every time I hear "stickum" I think about Lester Hayes. Remember him? 😀😀😀😀 I love Mel Blount and listening to him speak. That defense was crazy back then!!!!

[@Nvhawn]

Wow!! Lester Hayes I can remember watching him in a game and he had so much stickum that his hands were covered in grass, he could literally just put his hand in the air and the ball would just stick to it.😂😂😂

[@notmebutyou8350]

@@Nvhawn Yep. He sure would just raise his hand up and BOOM! interception! That's why the NFL outlawed it!! 😂😂😂😂

[@brianbachmeier34]

Awesome player and man. He is still sharp as ever with the memory.

[@67marlins]

Which is amazing given some of the hard hits he dealt. Bob Trumpy said he could knock the fillings in your teeth out.

[@troypower4733]

Mel Blount was at the core of the "Foundation" that was being built on that team...never forget his great plays..talk about a shut down defense, so impressive.

[@brandirichey1987]

My man Mel

[@sellme30s66]

Yaboy_Homer one of the best corners ever go Steelers

[@raywiefling4886]

I got so much enjoyment watching you and the Steelers on de-fence scoring too! Worthy of special note is Mel Blount being a great human being by contribution to society. Maybe because I was a full orphan raised in an orphanage. Thanks so much for your service and contributions to the Pittsburgh community. Such a positive and giving person is a credit ip you and your entire great family.

[@FaceManBuddha]

#GOAT

[@leveraged6694]

The GOAT 🐐! Great interview 👍🏽

[@marcusanderson933]

The Mel Blount Rule! You know you're great when the NFL change the style of play because of his dominance! #PS4L #47!

[@davidrice3337]

One of the Best -

[@philipselden7264]

Nobody, and I mean nobody, looks better in a cowboy hat than Mel Blount. Great athlete you are Mel.

[@st337diva68]

BLOUNT RULE BABY #TEAM47 PS4L 🖤💛🖤💛

[@sartainja]

Another one of my heroes. The Steelers need to retire his number as a sign of respect. I remember the 1980 fall season, Uncle Age came calling and the team started showing signs of weakness. It was like they aged 10 years in one summer.

[@sillysausage72]

#steelers 🏈💪

[@sjdanthem]

Imagine how terrifying it would have been for opposing quarterbacks if the corner blitz had been a thing when Mel was playing.

[@MyEyeOnYou]

The best there ever was....#47

[@williamwhalen7764]

Mel was so good they had to change the rules....think about that.

[@bravobravoh1344]

He looks pretty sharp with the hat, shirt, blue jeans and boots.

[@otisthomas8704]

was mel blount 6'4

[@ivanlowjones]

Deieon Sanders has nothing on Mel Blount.

[@camdenabrahams2062]

Deion looked up to Mel Blount actually and was one of the reasons he played corner

[@rickjason1786]

@@camdenabrahams2062 Deion call Mel......Mr .Blount

[@normbatchelor7403]

He was the size of their linebackers.

[@jay2blunt]

Wow

[@rbcroper]

Arguably the best player on the greatest team of all time. A real gentleman

[@steelersjourney11111]

He’s Wrong It Was 5 Shutouts !!

[@lsureppin225]

Southern Jaguar

[@viaromabandit5051]

Every one of those clips of MJG is a penalty now. Hilarious and sad.

[@drbonesshow1]

Why is he wearing Roger Staubach's cowboy hat? BTW: Roger never wears a cowboy hat.

[@10.11.9]

Mel Blount better repent.