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Ollie Matson

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Ollie Genoa Matson II (May 1, 1930 – February 19, 2011) was an American Olympic medal winning sprinter and professional football player. He played as a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1966 primarily for the Chicago Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football for the San Francisco Dons and was selected by the Cardinals in the first round (third overall) of the 1952 NFL draft.

Matson was named an NFL first team All-Pro seven times and selected to the Pro Bowl six times during the course of his professional career. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972, and later included in the NFL's 1950s all-decade team during the league's 100th anniversary celebration.

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American football player and sprinter

Ollie Matson's Historical Timeline

  1. Ollie Matson is born

    Ollie Matson, American athlete, known for american football player and sprinter, was born on 1930-05-01.

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When was Ollie Matson born?
Ollie Matson was born on 1930-05-01 (American).
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American football player and sprinter
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When did Ollie Matson die?
Ollie Matson died on 2011-01-01.

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