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August 4, 2015

Former Lions running back Mel Farr dies at age 70

DETROIT (AP) — Mel Farr, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year who rushed for more than 3,000 yards in seven pro seasons with the Detroit Lions, has died.

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