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Archie Matsos

Archie Matsos
No. 55, 56, 57
Born:(1934-11-22)November 22, 1934
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died:May 28, 2021(2021-05-28) (aged 86)
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
CollegeMichigan State
NFL draft1958, round: 16 / Pick 189
(By the Baltimore Colts)
Career history
As player
1960–1962AFL Buffalo Bills
1963–1965AFL Oakland Raiders
1966AFL Denver Broncos
1966AFL San Diego Chargers
Career highlights and awards
AFL All-Star1960–1963

Archie Matsos (November 22, 1934 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional football linebacker. He played for the Buffalo Bills from 1960 to 1962, the Oakland Raiders from 1963 to 1965 and the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers in 1966.

Early life and college

Matsos was a multisport standout at Detroit's Redford High School; he played college football at Michigan State University.[1][2]

Professional career

Matsos played for seven seasons in the American Football League for four teams. He was on the Sporting News All-AFL team in 1960 and 1963, and an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1961 and 1962.

He died on May 28, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at age 86.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "MIFootball- Michigan's Best Ever High School Football Players".
  2. ^ "Archie Matsos Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com".
  3. ^ "Archie Matsos Obituary (1934 - 2021) - East Lansing, MI - Lansing State". Legacy.com. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
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