About Leland Melvin: Leland Melvin is the first NFL Player to go to Space. Leland has inspired thousands of students to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics since joining NASA in 1998. "Leland was named Sportsmavericks 2007 Sports Legend of the Year April 10, 2007 for his accomplishments in academics and sports. Leland D. Melvin is a NCAA Division I Academic All American from University of Richmond, Chemist, Former NFL Player with Detroit Lions and Dallas cowboys, Material Engineer and NASA Astronaut. "Leland took his skills from the Gridiron, and combined them with his skills from the classroom to reach for the stars," says Ida Muorie. "(See Sportsmavericks Show With Ida Muorie at www.modavox.com.sports on April 10 2007, for the Leland Melvin's historical interview with Ida Muorie, host of the Sportsmavericks Show)." Read »
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