Ollie Matson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ollie Matson

Athletics and American Football competitor

Date of Birth: 01-May-1930

Place of Birth: Trinity, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 19-Feb-2011

Profession: sprinter, athletics competitor, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Ollie Matson

  • Ollie Genoa Matson II (May 1, 1930 – February 19, 2011) was an American Olympic medal winning sprinter and professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1966.
  • Drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Cardinals, Matson was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for nine players following the 1958 season. Matson was named to the Pro Bowl six times during the course of his career and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.

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