Ed Matesic

Ed Matesic
No. 12, 47
PositionsHalfback, quarterback
Personal information
Born(1907-11-06)November 6, 1907
Marshall County, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 1988(1988-06-04) (aged 80)
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenwood High School
CollegePittsburgh
Career history
(19341935)Philadelphia Eagles
(1936)Pittsburgh Pirates
Career NFL statistics
Passing yards1,412
Pass attempts262
TDINT8–34
Pass completions99
Rushing yards377

Edward J. Matesic (November 6, 1907 – June 4, 1988) was an American professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Led the University of Pittsburgh in interceptions in 1931. In 1931 only the statistics of yards and touchdowns were recorded and not the number of interceptions. In 1931 Ed had 91 yards and one touchdown on interceptions.

He then played HB/TB in the pros. Was the Pittsburgh Pirates (later the Steelers) starting quarterback in 1936, finishing second in the NFL with 850 yards passing.[1]

In his pro career, Matesic threw for 1,412 yards and 8 touchdowns, ran for 377 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 4 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown.

References

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  1. ^ Gary Gillette, et al. (eds.), The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. First Edition. New York: Sterling Publishing, 2006; p. 1044.