Riley M. Matheson (December 12, 1914 – June, 1987) was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for ten seasons for the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers. Playing guard on offense and linebacker on defense, Matheson made both the Associated Press and United Press All-NFL Teams in 1944 and 1945.[1]
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Position: | Offensive tackle |
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Born: | (1914-12-12)December 12, 1914 Shannon, Texas, United States |
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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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[2]
Cleveland Rams 1945 NFL champions | |
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Head coach: Adam Walsh | |
Owner: Dan Reeves |
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