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Ollie Matson

AKA Oliver Adrian Matson

Born: 1-May-1930
Birthplace: Trinity, TX

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NFL Hall of Famer

Wife: Mary Louise (m. 1952, two sons, two daughters)
Son: Ollie, Jr.
Son: Bruce
Daughter: Lisa
Daughter: Barbara

    High School: George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA (1948)
    University: City College of San Francisco (transferred)
    University: University of San Francisco

    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
    Olympic Bronze Medal 1952 (400 meter run)
    Olympic Silver Medal 1952 (4x400 meter relay)
    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1972
    College Football Hall of Fame 1976
    Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1983

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Philadelphia Eagles (1964-66)
    Detroit Lions (1963)
    Los Angeles Rams (1959-62)
    Chicago Cardinals (1954-58)
    Chicago Cardinals (1952)


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