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- Despite his individual brilliance, the combined
record of the four clubs for which he played (Cardinals, Rams, Lions,
and Eagles) was a dismal 58-117-5 and only two of his 14 teams managed
better than .500 records.
- After a sensational rookie year, Matson was forced
to sit out the 1953 season in favor of U.S. Army service. Matson was
traded by the Cardinals to the Los Angeles Rams for a whopping 9 players
in 1959.
- He still holds the all-time NFL record for most
combined return touchdowns (punt and kickoff) in a career with 9.
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