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Melvin Wallace

Melvin Wallace

  • Class
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Melvin Wallace, football (1982-85)
  • Named First Team All-CIAA in 1985.
  • NCCU's all-time career interceptions leader (22).
  • Led the team in interceptions in each of his final three seasons with eight in 1985 (tied for second on NCCU's single-season list), six in 1984, and seven in 1983 (tied for fourth on NCCU's single-season list).
  • Set the school record with three interceptions in a game.
  • His 27 passes defended in 1985 (19 pass break-ups, 8 interceptions), ranks fourth in NCCU single-season history.




 
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