I worked with Melvin at Continental Airlines in Houston for many years . Melvin was a private person and a practicing Buddhist. He still holds the university's career record for highest average per play at 6.01 yards. In the same meet at Albuquerque, despite the injury he entered the high hurdles but failed to qualify. https://crowncremationburial.com/.../7714/Melvin-Renfro/obituary.html [7][8], An Oregon sportswriter asked a Houston counterpart in the press box if an African-American had ever received such an ovation by a predominantly white crowd. Rest In Peace Friend. The Democrats' 1958 team is regarded as one of the greatest in Oregon prep history, which had a backfield that included him at halfback, quarterback Terry Baker (1962 Heisman Trophy winner at Oregon State), halfback Mickey Hergert (one of the leading ground gainers in the nation at Lewis & Clark College) and his brother Raye Renfro at fullback (in 1958 he broke a Portland Interscholastic League record with 24 touchdowns). Melvin Lacy Renfro (born December 30, 1941) is a former American football player, a cornerback who spent his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys. Eunice is survived by her children, Michael (Kell I send Love, ♥️ and ???????? You are so missed already. Renfro was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first ten seasons in the league, including five All-Pro selections in 1964, 1965, 1969, 1971 and 1973. In the early 1980s, Renfro had financial and legal challenges. In 1960, he broke two Oregon junior AAU championship records with a 120-yard high hurdles of 13.9 seconds and 19.3 seconds in the 180-yard low hurdles. In 1963, he was even named the team's backup quarterback. Serving Portland and Metropolitan communities including: Aloha, Aurora, Beavercreek, Beaverton, Boring, Canby, Clackamas, Donald, Downtown Portland, Eagle Creek, Estacada, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Hubbard, King City, Lake Oswego, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Molalla, Mt. It was good to have met and worked with you. Melvin will be truly missed, seeing him at Liz and Mel's house was always a pleasure, always so sweet and polite. In 1960, Renfro enrolled at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where he excelled for the track team and as a two-way football player, an All-American halfback and defensive back. Holidays have been extra special with Melvin sharing his culinary skills with us. In 1984 Renfro coached the defensive secondary under John Hadl with the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL). It's easy and secure. From the start of his sophomore season he received recognition as one of the best and most complete running backs in college football, being able to run inside or outside, catch, block and play special teams. Donate . [13] He was named the defensive MVP of the 1971 Pro Bowl. Obituaries Today's Obituaries. No words can express how much I miss you already. It then went directly into the arms of a surprised John Mackey. [14] He is also the second two-sport All-American in university history, the first one was George Shaw in football and baseball. Glad I got the chance to know you. The Texan enthusiastically replied, "We've never seen any player that good!" Now serving Salem and surrounding communities of: Albany, Brooks, Corvallis, Dallas, Detroit, Gervais, Independence, Jefferson, Keizer, Lebanon, Mill City, Monmouth, Scio, Stayton, Sublimity and Sweet Home. We will miss you now even more here in Houston ???? Always up for a get together, lots of laughter and good times. You will be fondly remembered,genuinely missed,& forever loved my friend....you were an exceptional human being that u could be comfortable being your total silly self around. We will miss you! PORTLAND – Melvin Lacy Renfro, Jr., 55, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home on January 7, 2020. He worked for 17 years at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX and then at Portland International Airport when he transferred back home in 2007. RIP my friend. As a sophomore and junior, he contributed to his team achieving a 23–0 record, including consecutive Class A-1 football state championships in 1957 and 1958. I know you are cooking away and dancing! In 1983, he was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. At the end of the year, he was named to the All-American track and field team in the high hurdles and the broad jump. His family was very special to him especially helping his mother Patsy. On Thursday, January 16, the Rev. They again advanced to the championship game, played before more than 21,000 at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, but lost 7–6 to Medford. Renfro also collected 32 points outscoring every team except one, recording the state record with a 24.1 broad jump and winning the low hurdles, high hurdles and the half-mile relay team. He also returned 109 punts for 842 yards and one touchdown, 85 kickoffs for 2,246 yards and two touchdowns, along with recording 13 fumble recoveries, which he returned for 44 yards. On Saturday, February 29, leap day, there will be a community-wide service to honor Melvin. According to a contemporary account in the Register-Guard, when Renfro left the game, he was given a loud and appreciative ovation by the Rice crowd. He was born on January 25, 1964, in Portland, OR the son of C. Patricia Renfro and Melvin Lacy Elisha Renfro, Sr. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1134479/index.htm, https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mel-renfro-1.html, http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340099/printable/1964-draft-left-lasting-impact-on-dallas-cowboys-nfl, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mel_Renfro&oldid=958222738, Oregon Ducks men's track and field athletes, Jefferson High School (Portland, Oregon) alumni, African-American players of American football, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 22 May 2020, at 15:33. 1 tree(s) planted in memory of Melvin Renfro, Judy Ruiz planted a tree in memory of Melvin Renfro, The family of Melvin Lacy Renfro uploaded a photo. Melvin, also known as Cool Breeze and Chef BoyarBreeze, went to school in the Portland area, including Fairview Elementary School, Colview Middle School, and Reynolds High School (class of 1982). He was switched to cornerback in his fifth season. Obituary Send Condolences; … The speedy Renfro (4.65 40-yd dash) became an exceptional threat to wide receivers, leading the NFL with 10 interceptions in 1969. https://www.oregonlive.com/.../2016/11/mel_renfro_says_1957_chevy_may.html R. I. P. Melvin was full of light & love. One of the best, so nice to everyone, you wouldn't believe all the stories and nice things people are saying. Renfro, Eunice M.Endicott: Eunice M. Renfro of Endicott, passed away on March 12, 2012. As a rookie, he had an impressive season by leading the team with seven interceptions, the NFL in both punt return and kickoff return yardage (including a franchise record 273 total return yards against the Green Bay Packers) and culminated his great campaign with an invitation to the Pro Bowl. He also had 41 catches for 644 yards and five touchdowns,[9] very impressive numbers in an era when running backs usually did not catch more than 10 passes during a season. Angel, Mulino, Newberg, Oregon City, Sandy, Sherwood, Silverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Vancouver WA, West Linn, Wilsonville and Woodburn. Won't be the same without you... You will be missed for a long time! Cousin Mevin, I love your journals from culinary school, pure comedy and such an expression of your creativity and ability to see humor in life. He remains the Cowboys all-time leader in interceptions with 52 (In 1969 he led the NFL in interceptions with 10) and in career kickoff-return average (26.4 yards). His 14 seasons with the team ties him for second place in franchise history. Melvin Lacy Renfro Obituary Remember Melvin Lacy Renfro. We are all going to miss you man. I give thanks for the amazing Spirit of Melvin that Blessed this earth. I will miss our talks and the times we worked together. I never knew of all his accomplishments but he has done a lot in his short time here, what a great legacy. Melvin Lacy Renfro (born December 30, 1941) is a former American football player, a cornerback who spent his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys. [3], In track as a junior in 1959, he helped Jefferson win the team title by winning the 180-yard low hurdles, the 120-yard high hurdles (breaking the state record) and the broad jump state titles. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Centers. The 30 yards per kick-off return average he posted in his second year (1965) still remains a franchise record. Crown Memorial Centers specialize in Oregon Funeral, Burial, Cremation, Memorial Planning, Services and Arrangements. Renfro led Oregon in rushing three straight seasons (1961–63), finishing with a career total 1,540 yards and 23 touchdowns. [4] He was named outstanding athlete in the Golden West Invitational track meet, which brought annually the nation's top high school seniors. It will be held at the Nichiren Buddhist Temple of Portland, 2025 S.E. That year, he was part of a world record-setting 440 yard relay team with a time of 40.0 seconds, his running mates were Tarr, Mike Gaechter and Harry Jerome. [7] Rice Stadium had been a whites-only facility prior to the Ducks' visit, but university officials allowed Renfro's family to enter and sit in a special section of the stadium near the 35-yard line. I'll always remember our days in FIS. PORTLAND – Melvin Lacy Renfro, Jr., 55, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home on January 7, 2020. We all loved you. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

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