his 14 seasons, Renfro intercepted 52 passes, returning them for 626 yards and three touchdowns. 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. In the 1970 NFC Championship Game, Renfro had a key interception that led to the Cowboys' game-winning touchdown over the San Francisco 49ers that helped them get to Super Bowl V, where they lost to the Baltimore Colts, 16–13. In an enduring image from the game after Jim O'Brien's game-winning kick, Renfro put his face in his hands in disappointment. Dallas returned in Super Bowls VI, X, and XII, Renfro's last NFL game, a Cowboys' 27–10 victory over the Denver Broncos. 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. Renfro joined the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1981 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. During his time with the Cowboys, even though one of his teammates was former Olympic gold medalist and one-time worlds fastest man Bob Hayes, many experts still considered him the best athlete on the team. Personal life In 1984 Renfro coached the defensive secondary under John Hadl with the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL). In 1986 he was part of Gene Stallings St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff as his defensive backs coach. In the early 1980s, Renfro had financial and legal challenges. He currently works as a motivational speaker. He has 4 children Melvin jr, Anthony, Cindy and Jason. Was married to Patricia Renfro through his entire career. References External links 1941 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties Dallas Cowboys players Dallas Cowboys scouts Oregon Ducks football players Oregon Ducks men's track and field athletes St. Louis Cardinals (football) coaches United States Football League coaches All-American college football players College Football Hall of Fame inductees Eastern Conference Pro Bowl players National Conference Pro Bowl players Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Jefferson High School (Portland, Oregon) alumni Track and field athletes from Houston Track and field athletes from Portland, Oregon Sportspeople from Houston Sportspeople from Portland, Oregon Players of American football from