Ollie Matson
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Ollie Matson was an American football player who had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Trinity, Texas, and attended San Francisco City College. Matson was a two-time All-American and was the first player to be drafted in the first round by two different teams. Matson was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1952

Ollie Matson was an American football player who had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Trinity, Texas, and attended San Francisco City College. Matson was a two-time All-American and was the first player to be drafted in the first round by two different teams. Matson was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1952

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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