Al Matthews (American football)

Al Matthews
No. 29, 47
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born(1947-11-07)November 7, 1947
Austin, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 2025(2025-03-08) (aged 77)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolStephen F. Austin (Austin, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&I
NFL draft1970: 2nd round, 41st overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions13
Fumble recoveries7
Defensive TDs2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alvin Leon Matthews (November 7, 1947 – March 8, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a safety for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1977 for the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Texas A&I Javelinas, at the time a football power in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).[1]

Matthews died at the age of 77 on March 8, 2025.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Hendricks, Martin (May 29, 2013). "Al Matthews has few regrets". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  2. ^ "Alvin Leon Matthews". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Williams, Charean (March 11, 2025). "Former Packers DB Al Matthews dies at 77". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved March 12, 2025.