Jim Matheny
| No. 43, 52[1] | |
 1960 Fleer trading card | |
| Date of birth | February 16, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | C |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| US college | UCLA |
| High school | Pasadena (Pasadena, California) |
| NFL draft | 1958 / round: 20 / pick: 231 |
| Drafted by | Chicago Cardinals |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1957 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1958–1959 | Chicago Cardinals* |
| 1960 | Houston Oilers* |
| *Offseason or practice roster only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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James Charles Matheny (born February 16, 1936) is an American former professional football center who played one season with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 20th round of the 1958 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles. Matheny was also a member of the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL).
Early life
James Charles Matheny was born on February 16, 1936, in Long Beach, California.[1] He attended Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California.[1]
College career
Matheny played college football for the UCLA Bruins. He was on the freshman team in 1954 and a two-year letterman from 1955 to 1956.[1] He averaged over 45 minutes a game his senior year in 1956, earning Associated Press and United Press first-team All-Pacific Coast honors as well as being named Most Valuable Player by his teammates.[2][3][4] Matheny was also named a second-team All-American by the International News Service for his performance during the 1956 season.[5]
Professional career
Matheny played in 12 games for the Toronto Argonauts in 1957.[6]
Matheny was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 20th round, with the 231st overall pick, of the 1958 NFL draft.[7] He signed with the Cardinals in 1958 but was released later that year.[8] He signed with the Cardinals again in 1959 but was also released.[8]
Matheny signed with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League on February 1, 1960.[8] He was released on July 22, 1960, after leaving the team.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Jim Matheny". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ "#122 – Jim Matheny – Houston Oilers". tradingcarddb.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "All-Pacific Coast Team Choices Reflect a Season of Upsets". Independent Journal, San Rafael, California. December 4, 1956. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "All-Coast Football Team Picked by United Press". Oakland Tribune. December 4, 1956. p. 50 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Two Big 10 Players On All-America Team". The Cedar Rapids Gazette. November 27, 1956.
- ^ "1957 Toronto Argonauts (IRFU)". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "1958 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Jim Matheny NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 9, 2025.