Mel Triplett

Mel Triplett
No. 33
Born:(1930-12-24)December 24, 1930
Indianola, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:July 25, 2002(2002-07-25) (aged 71)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeToledo
NFL draft1955, round: 5, pick: 56
Career history
As player
1955–1960New York Giants
1961–1962Minnesota Vikings
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Melvin Christopher Triplett (December 24, 1930 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.