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Mel Profit (born July 30, 1941) is an American former professional Canadian football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for six years. He was selected originally by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1963 NFL draft.[1] He starred as a tight end for the Toronto Argonauts.

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Profit authored a book entitled For Love, Money and Future Considerations which gave a player's view of the CFL. The book chronicled the 1971 season in which the Toronto Argonauts played in the Grey Cup, losing to the Calgary Stampeders.

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Mel Profit (born July 30, 1941) is an American former professional football player known for his career as a tight end in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts. He played six seasons with the Argonauts from 1966 to 1971, earning recognition as a four-time Eastern Conference all-star and establishing himself as a consistently effective receiver during his era. During his playing career, he opened an Africa-inspired clothing boutique called "The First Asylum" in 1969. He was remembered for his distinctive California-inspired persona, including long hair and a laid-back style that made him a notable public figure in Toronto football. After retiring from playing, Profit transitioned into broadcasting for Argonauts games. He also appeared in minor acting roles in television productions.

Early Life

Birth and Background

Millan Earl Profit, Jr., better known as Mel Profit, was born on July 30, 1941, in New York City, New York. He attended Camden High School in San Jose, California.

College Years

Mel Profit attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), beginning in 1960. He participated in the Bruins' football program during his college years. Profit earned varsity letters in football for UCLA in 1961, 1962, and 1963. These three seasons represented his active involvement as a letterman on the team after his initial year on campus.

Football Career

Draft and Entry into Professional Football

Following his standout career at UCLA, Mel Profit entered the 1963 National Football League Draft, where he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round, 113th overall. He was also chosen in the 1963 American Football League Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 16th round, 128th overall. Despite receiving selections from teams in both major U.S. professional leagues, Profit did not play any games in the NFL or AFL. Instead, he signed with the Canadian Football League, making his professional debut in 1966. This choice marked his entry into professional football outside the American leagues that had drafted him.

Toronto Argonauts Tenure

Mel Profit played tight end for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League from 1966 to 1971. He also appeared in some records as ROE or OE, reflecting the flexible end positions used in CFL formations during that era. Profit wore jersey number 75 throughout his time with the team. Over his six seasons in Toronto, he participated in 83 regular season games. The CFL schedule during this period typically featured 14 games per season, though it was occasionally 13 games in certain years.

Achievements and Statistics

Mel Profit was named to the Official All-CFL team in 1971. He was also a four-time CFL East All-Star (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971) and won the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as Eastern Conference Most Outstanding Player in 1971. His career receiving statistics with the Toronto Argonauts from 1966 to 1971 totaled 220 receptions for 3,683 yards, averaging 16.7 yards per reception, with 20 touchdowns and a longest catch of 75 yards. Profit also recorded limited contributions in other offensive categories, completing two of three pass attempts for 121 yards and one touchdown while rushing once for -9 yards. His minor involvement in returns and fumble recoveries was documented across his career. His most productive receiving season occurred in 1968, when he caught 40 passes for 805 yards and seven touchdowns.

Acting Career

Transition to Acting

Mel Profit had minor acting roles beginning in the mid-1960s, overlapping with his professional football career with the Toronto Argonauts (1966–1971). He appeared in a few film and television projects before and during his playing years, with additional appearances after his retirement following the 1971 season. His acting work remained limited and did not lead to major prominence in the industry.

Television Appearances

Mel Profit made guest appearances on television, including in the legal drama Perry Mason as Ski in the Season 9 episode "The Case of the Twelfth Wildcat," which aired in 1965. He also appeared in the 1969–1970 production Corwin. Additionally, he had a role as Folsom in an episode of ABC Afterschool Specials in 1972. These credits represent his episodic television work.

Film Appearances

Mel Profit appeared in the 1973 Canadian crime drama Between Friends, directed by Donald Shebib. The film centers on an ex-convict, his daughter, and her friends plotting the heist of a nickel mine in Northern Ontario. He is credited as an actor in the project, though details of his role are minimal, indicating a small or supporting part. He also had an uncredited role as an American Athlete in the 1966 film Walk Don't Run. No other feature film credits are documented in reliable sources.

Post-Football Activities

Authorship

Mel Profit authored the book For Love, Money and Future Considerations, published in 1972 by D.C. Heath Canada Ltd. The book chronicles the Toronto Argonauts' 1971 Canadian Football League season from a player's perspective, detailing the team's campaign and its conclusion with a Grey Cup loss to the Calgary Stampeders. It serves as a post-retirement reflection on his professional football experiences, providing insider insights into the sport during that period.

Later Years

After his playing career and acting role in Between Friends (1973), Mel Profit worked as a broadcaster for Toronto Argonauts games. He also opened an Africa-inspired clothing boutique called "The First Asylum." Details on his activities in later decades are limited in publicly available records. Born on July 30, 1941, in New York City, New York, USA, Profit has no reported date of death, indicating he is presumed alive as of the 2020s.
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