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Ray Mathews was born on 26 February, 1929 in Dayton, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American football player and coach (1929–2015). Discover Ray Mathews's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
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26 February, 1929 |
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Dayton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Date of death |
20 December, 2015 |
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Mercer, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Ray Mathews Height, Weight & Measurements
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Ray Mathews Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ray Mathews worth at the age of 86 years old? Ray Mathews’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated Ray Mathews's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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Timeline
Raymond Dyral Mathews (February 26, 1929 – December 20, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.
He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Mathews attended McKeesport Area High School, before moving on to Clemson University, where he played baseball and football.
He was the starting halfback in a backfield that included Fred Cone.
The 1948 team finished undefeated and beat the University of Missouri, 24-23, in the 1949 Gator Bowl.
Early in the 1950s, he played four seasons of minor-league baseball in the St. Louis Browns farm system.
After retiring as a player, he was a high school coach for five seasons at Braddock, Pennsylvania, an assistant coach for the Washington Redskins and the Calgary Stampeders.
As a senior, he was a part of another undefeated season and played in the 1951 Orange Bowl, beating the University of Miami 15–14.
He made an acrobatic reception for one of the touchdowns.
Mathews was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (81st overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft.
He was mostly a backup to running back Fran Rogel.
He was the team's leading rusher in 1952, with 315 yards on 66 carries.
He led the team in receiving in three straight seasons (1954-1956).
He finished his Steelers career after appearing in 108 games with 230 receptions for 3,919 yards and 34 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,057 yards and five touchdowns on 300 carries.
He also held the franchise records for longest reception (78 yards) and most touchdowns in a game (4).
Because of his speed, he was switched to wide receiver in 1956.
He was also used as a kickoff and punt returner.
Mathews was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft.
He was the team captain for the first game in franchise history.
He appeared in 6 games as a reserve player, while reuniting with former college teammate Fred Cone.
In 1978, he was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame.
In 2007, he was named to the Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team.
On December 20, 2015, he died of complications from dementia.