★ Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
★ Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
★ In the 1977 NBA Finals, Bill Walton averaged 18.5 points, 19.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 3.7 blocks per game, earning Finals MVP and delivering Portland’s only NBA title.
