Ollie Matson

Football Player

Birthday May 1, 1930

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Trinity, TX

DEATH DATE Feb 19, 2011 (80)

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About

Hall of Fame halfback who was a 6-time Pro Bowl selection and scored 40 touchdowns during his 15-year career. He also won two medals at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, taking silver in the 4 by 400 meter relay and bronze in the 400 meter solo race.

Before Fame

He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at the University of San Francisco.

Trivia

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame just four years after being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He fathered four children with Mary Louise Paige, whom he married in 1952.

Associated With

He was named Co-Rookie of the Year in 1952 along with Hugh McElhenny.