Mel Branch
Melvin Leroy Branch
Born: February 15, 1937
Leesville, LA USA
Deceased: April 21, 1992
Position: DE
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 230
College: LSU
High School: DeRidder (LA)
Career: 1960-1968
Drafted: 1960 in Round 10, #118 overall by the San Francisco 49ers
Mel Branch played from 1960 to 1968 during his career with the Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.
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Kick Returns:
Defense and Fumbles:
| Year | Team | Tackle | Brup | Fum | F Rec | FYds | FTD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | AFL Miami Dolphins | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1968 | AFL Miami Dolphins | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Playing Career:
| Year | League | Team | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | AFL | Dallas Texans | 14 | 0 |
| 1961 | AFL | Dallas Texans | 14 | 0 |
| 1962 | AFL | Dallas Texans | 14 | 0 |
| 1963 | AFL | Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 0 |
| 1964 | AFL | Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 0 |
| 1965 | AFL | Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 0 |
| 1966 | AFL | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 0 |
| 1967 | AFL | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 14 |
| 1968 | AFL | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 7 |
Honors
1960 - AFL AFL All-AFL (1st Team)
1960 - AFL Associated Press All-AFL (1st Team)
1960 - AFL United Press International All-AFL (1st Team)
1962 - AFL AFL All-AFL (1st Team)
1962 - AFL Associated Press All-AFL (2nd Team)
1962 - AFL United Press International All-AFL (2nd Team)
1963 - AFL Associated Press All-AFL (2nd Team)
1963 - AFL New York Daily News All-AFL (2nd Team)
1963 - AFL United Press International All-AFL (2nd Team)
