Another son, linebacker Casey Matthews, plays for Minnesota and is entering his sixth season in the NFL. William Clay Matthews Sr. (Clay) was born August 1, 1928 in Charleston, SC. A family patriarch. . ?oldid=166237. Retired Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, left, stands with his wife, Carrie, and their youngest son, Luke, during a ceremony where Matthews' number 74 was retired on Dec. 8, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn. Bruce Matthews, of the Oilers and Titans, talks about his enshrinement in the class of 2007 of the National Football League Hall of Fame at Ihilani Resort in Kapolei, Hawaii, in this Feb. 8 file photo. Bruce was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Former Houston Oilers offensive lineman Bruce Matthews poses for a portrait inside the Astrodome on July 26 in Houston. New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar have been charged with four counts of armed robbery with a firearm stemming from a May 13 incident, according to an arrest warrant issued Thursday by the Miramar (Fla.) Police Department. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is set to play out the final year of his contract, but things could get interesting for the eight-time Pro Bowler after this season. A.J. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Bruce Matthews talks about his career during a press conference in Houston on July 15, 2002. He is the father of Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews and Pro Bowler Clay Matthews Jr. The attorneys for New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar have issued statements claiming the innocence of their clients following an arrest warrant issued on Thursday. Bruce was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, while Matthews Jr. was a semifinalist in the 2017 HOF class.


TV watcher. Bruce Matthews with the Houston Oilers in March 1984. Condolences to Bruce and Clay Matthews Jr. and their families for the death of their father Clay Matthews Sr. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 24, 2017. The Texas Rangers have the saddest Twitter bio. Services for Clay Sr., will be in South Carolina and California. His father Matty Matthews coached boxing, baseball, and track at The Citadel. The eldest Matthews was a patriarch of a football family that has spanned nearly 70 years.
Bruce Matthews of the Houston Oilers in 1986. Professional Football Player. McClain can be heard six times a week on the Texans' flagship station Sports Radio 610 in Houston. Tennessee Titans offensive guard Bruce Matthews laughs at the antics of a teammate during practice on Jan. 19, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Bruce Matthews (74) hoists the AFC championship trophy with safety Blaine Bishop after the Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 on Jan. 23, 2000, in Jacksonville, Fla., to advance to the Super Bowl in Atlanta. Mudd was surrounded by family after suffering multiple injuries from a motorcycle accident in late July. Previous bylines include Bleacher Report, Yahoo!, SB Nation. Matthews was set to break the record for the total number of games played in a career by an offensive lineman on Dec. 5, 1999. McClain also has appeared in eight movies: The Rookie, The Longest Yard, Spring Breakers, Secretariat, Invincible, Cook County, The Game Plan and Make It Rain. Kevin played center for three teams during a five-year career. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. Bruce Matthews during his time as a Houston Oiler. Clay Matthews Jr. and Bruce Matthews also each have two sons who have played in the league. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Bruce Matthews (74) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals Dec. 10, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. .

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William Clay Matthews Sr. (Clay) was born August 1, 1928 in Charleston, SC. Jeff Luhnow: People in Astros cheating scheme still... As Election Day nears, Trump ponders the prospect of defeat, Take a deep breath. In 2019, he was voted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's second class of media inductees. He began the Matthews' family NFL legacy, with many of his football abilities passed down to generations of Matthews. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere.

He played college football at Georgia Tech and was selected in the 25th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but never played for them. Played in more games (296) than any positional player in NFL history at time of retirement. Matthews would return to the states and play three more seasons in the NFL before calling it quits. It’s time for the Texans to trade J.J. Watt, Girl Scouts tweet, then delete post about Amy Coney Barrett, Skeleton strip club ignites fight between Richmond homeowner and HOA, Two weeks after leaving Rockets, Daryl Morey has another job, It's official: Texas broke its early voting record days before Election Day, Last-minute challenge threatens to reject thousands of drive-thru votes in Harris County, Save up to 65% off these small appliances at Wayfair. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Bruce Matthews and 2-year-old son Luke listen as best friend and line coach Mike Munchak praises his competitive spirit after 19 years of playing in 296 NFL games and 14 Pro Bowls Monday afternoon on July 15, 2002, in K.S. Tennessee Titans' Bruce Matthews waves the football that was presented to him in honor of his 260th game, a career record for an NFL lineman, on Dec. 5, 1999, during the Titans' game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Reader. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews and former Titans, Redskins and Panthers offensive lineman Kevin Matthews are Bruce's sons. Howard Mudd, a former NFL lineman who coached in the league for 38 seasons, passed away Wednesday, his family announced. Matthews played 19 seasons in the NFL after being drafted No. In 2015, he was named as a Gridiron Legend in Texas, becoming the third member of the media behind Dave Campbell and Mickey Herskowitz.

Matthews played four seasons and 45 games as a defensive end and defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers (1950, 53-55) in the NFL. His career was abruptly interrupted after his first year, as he became a paratrooper for the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in the Korean War. Our condolences go out to the entire family during this most difficult of times. Pleasant, S.C. Matthews, 88, was a two-way player for the San Francisco 49ers and a veteran of the Korean War, the first of three generations of NFL players in what has been called as "football's first family.". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It seems the Bucs and Chargers weren't the only teams interested in acquiring Tom Brady this offseason.

Sign up and get Insider's information & Special Offers. His father Matty Matthews coached boxing, baseball, and track at The Citadel.