Riley M. Matheson (December 12, 1914 – June 1987) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.[1] Playing guard on offense and linebacker on defense, Matheson made both the Associated Press and United Press All-NFL Teams in 1944 and 1945.[2]
| No. 28, 11, 83, 37 | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 12, 1914 Shannon, Texas, U.S. |
| Died: | June 1987 Paraguay |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Headrick (OK) |
| College: | UTEP |
| Undrafted: | 1939 |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Matheson also played two final seasons with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders, being named an All star both seasons.
The Professional Football Researchers Association named Matheson to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2010.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Riley Matheson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Riley Matheson (mini-bio)" (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ "Hall of Very Good Class of 2010". Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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