Career
He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Pittsburgh Ironmen during the 1946-1947 season. After his playing career, Melvin coached the Saint Bonavanture Bonnies and Toledo Rockets men"s basketball teams between 1947 and 1965. In his 17 years as a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I head coach, Melvin compiled an overall record of 222–179, including three consecutive conference regular season championships from 1950 to 1952.