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Mel Farr

Mel Farr

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DETROIT (AP) — Mel Farr, the Detroit Lions’ running back who rushed for over 3,000 yards in seven NFL seasons, has died. He was 70. A Lions spokesman said Farr’s son confirmed his father died on Monday. Farr spent his entire NFL career with Detroit, from 1967-73. He was named NFL Offensive...

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