39. Mel Gray
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A Detroit Lion for the best six years of his eleven-year career, with the new return rules, it is safe for us to say that Mel Gray will go down in history as the best return specialist in Lions history. Gray wasn’t used much in the offense, but he was such a star returner amassing nearly 7,000 Return Yards with 7 TDs that he earned a spot here. He was a three-time First Team All-Pro because of it.
The Bullet Points
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1989 Season.
- Departed: Signed with the Houston Oilers prior to the 1995 Season.
- Games Played: 84
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Notable Statistics: 1 Game Started
957 Completions
3 Rushing Attempts
33 Rushing Yards
5 Receptions
89 Receiving Yards
132 Punt Returns
1,427 Punt Return Yards
2 Punt Return Touchdowns
216 Kick Returns
5,478 Kick Return Yards
5 Kick Return Touchdowns
9 Approximate Value
4 Playoff Games
7 Punt Returns
78 Punt Return Yards
15 Kick Returns
372 Kick Return Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1990, 1991 & 1994)
Second Team All-Pro (1992)
Pro Bowl (1990, 1991, 1992 & 1994)
Most Yards per Punt Return (1991)
Most Kick Returns (1992)
Most Kick Return Yards (1991)
Most Yards per Kick Return (1991 & 1994)
Most Return Yards (1991, 1992 & 1993)
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