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Dillard, HOF-2021

Melvin Dillard

  • Class
    1992
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Played football for four years for the Panthers from 1987-91. He earned CoSIDA and Football News     All-America honors in 1989, as well as Kodak & Champion All-America in 1990 as defensive back and kick returner. Dillard holds school records for game and season punt return yards, season and career interceptions, season interception return yards (146) and longest punt return. After graduation, went on to work in the mental health field with both children and adults. Melvin was employed for 22 years at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia, and is now owner and operator of Dillard Lawn Care, LLC.
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