Date of birth December 12, 1914 Name Riley Matheson Date of death June 1987 Role American football player | 1939-1942 Cleveland Rams Died June 1987 1943 Detroit Lions Positions Lineman | |
Place of birth Shannon, Texas, United States College University of Texas at El Paso Education University of Texas at El Paso | ||
Riley M. Matheson (December 12, 1914 – June, 1987) was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for ten seasons for the Cleveland Rams, the Detroit Lions, the Los Angeles Rams, 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.
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.
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