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MEL HEIN VITALS
Mel Hein

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Full Name: Melvin Jack Hein

Height/Weight: 6'2"; 225 lbs

Jersey Number: 7

Position: Center

DOB: August 22, 1909

Birthplace: Redding, California

College: Washington State

Years with the Giants: 1931-1945

Hall of Fame Induction: 1963
MEL HEIN'S BIO
Originally joined the Giants in 1931 and played 15 seasons for the Giants, a record of team service that is matched by only Phil Simms. He was named All-NFL eight straight years from 1933-40.

Following a successful college career at Washington State, Hein wrote to three NFL clubs offering his services. The Giants bid the highest at $150 per game.

Hein was a 60-minute regular for 15 years, playing in 170 games. Hein never missed a game in the National Football League or in college and high school. He took time out only in two games and was injured only once.

Hein was named the League’s Most Valuable Player after anchoring a line that helped guide the Giants to the 1938 World Championship with a 23-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds.
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