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Matson led the nation in rushing yardage, touchdowns, and scoring as an All-American senior in 1951 for the University of San Francisco.
He finished 9th in Heisman Trophy balloting in 1951.
He won a bronze for the United States for the 440-meter race and a gold for the 1600-meter relay in the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.
Matson was the #1 draft pick of the Chicago Cardinals in the 1952 NFL draft.
He became one of the first three African-Americans on the Chicago Cardinals.
He shared Rookie-of-the-Year honors with 49ers' Hugh McElhenny after the 1952 campaign.
He was chosen as the NFL Pro-Bowl MVP in 1956.
He was named all-NFL four straight years and played in the Pro Bowl after his first five seasons.