Weight 220 lb (100 kg) Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | Position(s) C/G CFL status International Name Jim Matheny | |
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Date of birth (1936-02-16) February 16, 1936 (age 79) | ||
Murrow Entry (2019) Sports Report: Football's Foundation Filmed by Fans - Jim Matheny
Jim Matheny (born February 16, 1936) is a former American football center who played one season with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 20th round of the 1958 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles and attended Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California. Matheny was also a member of the Houston Oilers of the American Football League.
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- Murrow Entry 2019 Sports Report Footballs Foundation Filmed by Fans Jim Matheny
- Murrow Winner 2017 Writing Mathenys Scenery Smoke Steps Jim Matheny
- College career
- Toronto Argonauts
- Chicago Cardinals
- Houston Oilers
- References
Murrow Winner (2017) Writing: Matheny's Scenery, Smoke, & Steps - Jim Matheny
College career
Matheny played college football for the UCLA Bruins. He averaged over 45 minutes a game his senior year in 1956. He earned Second Team All-America and First Team All-Pacific Coast honors as well as being named Most Valuable Player by his teammates.
Toronto Argonauts
Matheny played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1957.
Chicago Cardinals
Matheny was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals with the 231st pick in the 1958 NFL Draft.
Houston Oilers
Matheny was a member of the Houston Oilers during the 1960 off-season.