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Ollie Genoa Matson II (May 1, 1930 – February 19, 2011) was an American Olympic medal winning sprinter and professional football player. He played as a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1966 for the Chicago Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.
May 26, 2023 · Already a college star at the University of San Francisco, Matson joined the Chicago Cardinals in 1952 before becoming a key piece in a 1958 trade to the LA Rams for nine players. Matson played through the 1966 season and retired as a seven-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler.
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- May 1, 1930
2/19/11 - NFL.com: Former Cardinals, Rams star Ollie Matson dies in Los Angeles. When Ollie Matson first signed to play with the Chicago Cardinals in 1952, he was hailed as the fleet-footed ball carrier that would hopefully lead the Cardinals out of pro football’s basement.
Feb 19, 2011 · LOS ANGELES -- Ollie Matson, a Hall of Fame running back who once was traded for nine players during a 14-year NFL career and won two medals at the 1952 Olympics, has died. He was 80.
Feb 21, 2011 · Ollie Matson, who was a star in the National Football League for 14 years but whose college football career was hindered by racism, died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. His death,...
Feb 23, 2011 · Ollie Matson, in his prime, was one of pro football’s most exciting and versatile stars of the 1950s. He could do it all: rushing, receiving, blocking, returning punts and kickoffs. He...
