Mel Farr, a running back who rushed for over 3,000 yards in seven seasons with the Detroit Lions and was the N.F.L.’s co-rookie of the year in 1967, died on Monday. He was 70.
Farr’s family confirmed his death, a Lions spokesman said.
Farr spent his entire N.F.L. career with Detroit, from 1967 to 1973. In his rookie season, he ran for 860 yards in 13 games.
He ran for 717 yards in 1970, helping the Lions go 10-4 in the regular season. They reached the playoffs that season for the first time since 1957.