Riley Matheson

Riley Matheson
No. 28, 11, 83, 37
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1914-12-12)December 12, 1914
Shannon, Texas, U.S.
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
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Riley M. Matheson (December 12, 1914 – June 1987) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.[1] Playing guard on offense and linebacker on defense, Matheson made both the Associated Press and United Press All-NFL Teams in 1944 and 1945.[2]

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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Riley Matheson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Riley Matheson (mini-bio)" (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Hall of Very Good Class of 2010". Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2016.