Melvyn Maile Tom (August 4, 1941 – April 27, 2006) was an American football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. Mel is the father of Landon Tom and Logan Tom, member of the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 American Olympic indoor volleyball teams. He died at age 64 of heart failure. References 1941 births 2006 deaths Native Hawaiian sportspeople American football defensive linemen San Jose State Spartans football players Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players Philadelphia Eagles players Chicago Bears players American sportspeople of Chinese descent Hawaii people of Chinese descent Players of American football from Honolulu