Gary Mel Hein (born March 26, 1965, in Los Angeles) is a former American rugby union player.
He is grandson of the late New York Giants player and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Hein and son of the pole vaulter Mel Hein Jr., who briefly held the U.S. indoor pole vault record with a jump of 16'5 3/4" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.
[2] Hein started his career in 1984, playing for California Golden Bears, coached by the future USA Eagles coach Jack Clark, where he won three national titles in five years.
[6] His last cap for the USA Eagles was during the match against Bermuda, at Hamilton, on March 12, 1994.
Currently, he coaches Lamorinda Rugby's High School Varsity and JV teams.