Rookie sensation Mel Farr follows veteran guard John Gordy (#75) during the 1967 NFL season. Detroit's first-round pick out of UCLA, Farr was named NFL Rookie of the Year after leading the Lions with 1,177 yards from scrimmage while also pacing the club with 39 receptions.
As Lions runner Mel Farr carries into the Packers Defense Robert Brown (#78) & Lee Roy Caffey (#60) make haste to close in. As a rookie in 1967, Farr was #7 in the league with 1177 yards from scrimmage.
The Lions leading ground gainer and touchdown scorer in 1970 with 930 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns.
After a promising rookie season in 1967 the UCLA All-American's career was hampered by injuries for most of his remaining time in the NFL. Played 7 seasons gaining 3072 yards (8th best in Lions history) and scoring a total of 36 touchdowns (5th best in Lions history.) A 2-time Pro Bowler (1967 and 1970) he was the Lions leading season rusher 3 times and top receiver once. Had a 197-yard game against the Vikings as a rookie in 1967.
A hole opens against the 49ers as he quickly darts through. The NFL Rookie of the Year in 1967 he went to Pro Bowls that year and in 1970.
The NFL Rookie of the Year in 1967 he went to Pro Bowls that year and in 1970. Here he carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers defense.
The Lions 1st-round pick in 1967 after an All-American Senior year at UCLA. Named NFL Rookie of the Year after he led Detroit in both rushing and receiving with 1177 total yards and 39 catches.
Here he follows the lead blocking of long-time Lion offensive lineman John Gordy (#75) during his rookie season.
In 7 seasons with Detroit he rushed for 3072 yards - 8th best All-Time Career Rushing Yards for the Lions.
In 7 seasons with Detroit he rushed for 3072 yards - 8th best All-Time Career Rushing Yards for the Lions.
In 7 seasons with Detroit he rushed for 3072 yards - 8th best All-Time Career Rushing Yards for the Lions.
