Ollie Matson
Career Overview

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Ollie Matson's journey in professional football began after an impressive collegiate career at the University of San Francisco, where he was a standout athlete. His exceptional speed and agility on the field caught the attention of the NFL, leading to his selection as the third overall pick in the 1952 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals. Matson's entry

Ollie Matson's journey in professional football began after an impressive collegiate career at the University of San Francisco, where he was a standout athlete. His exceptional speed and agility on the field caught the attention of the NFL, leading to his selection as the third overall pick in the 1952 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals. Matson's entry

Career Rushing Stats

NFL 1952-1966

Yards

5,173

Touchdowns

40

Yds/Carry

4.4

#66 All-Time

Yds/Game

30.3

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Career Timeline

1952-1958

Chicago Cardinals (NFL)

Player

1959-1962

Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

Player

1963

Detroit Lions (NFL)

Player

1964-1966

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)

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Personal Profile

Born May 1st, 1930

Died Feb 19th, 2011

Age 80 years old

Height / Weight 6' 2" 220 lbs

College San Francisco

Position RB · FL

Uniform #s 33 · 30

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