Jim Matheny Explained

Jim Matheny
Birth Date:16 February 1936
Birth Place:Long Beach, California, U.S.
Number:43, 52
Import:yes
Position1:Centre
Position2:Guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:220
College:UCLA
High School:Pasadena (CA)
Nfldraftedyear:1958
Nfldraftedround:20
Nfldraftedpick:231
Nfldraftedteam:Chicago Cardinals
Playing Team1:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Team2:Chicago Cardinals
Playing Years3:1960
Playing Team3:Houston Oilers
Career Footnotes:*Offseason or practice roster only
Career Highlights:

Jim Matheny (born February 16, 1936) is a former American football center who played one season with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 20th round of the 1958 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles and attended Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California.[1] Matheny was also a member of the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL).

College career

Matheny played college football for the UCLA Bruins. He averaged over 45 minutes a game his senior year in 1956. He earned Second Team All-America and First Team All-Pacific Coast honors as well as being named Most Valuable Player by his teammates.[2]

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Matheny played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1957.[3]

Chicago Cardinals

Matheny was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals with the 231st pick in the 1958 NFL Draft.[4]

Houston Oilers

Matheny was a member of the Houston Oilers during the 1960 off-season.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Matheny . fanbase.com . April 24, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150424165346/http://www.fanbase.com/jim-matheny/ . April 24, 2015 .
  2. Web site: #122 – Jim Matheny – Houston Oilers . tradingcarddb.com . April 23, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150423213321/http://www.tradingcarddb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/3203/cid/806702/1960-Fleer-122-Jim-Matheny . April 23, 2015 .
  3. Web site: 1957 Toronto Argonauts (IRFU) . profootballarchives.com . April 23, 2015.
  4. Web site: 1958 NFL Draft . Sports Reference LLC . pro-football-reference.com . April 23, 2015.