Ed Matesic
Edward J. Matesic (1907–1988) was an American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also went by the first name of Dick, Lefty, and Richard. Led the University of Pittsburgh in interceptions in 1931. In 1931 only the statistics of yards and touchdowns were recorded and not the number of interceptions. In 1931 Ed had 91 yards and one touchdown on interceptions. Then played HB/TB in the pros. Was the Pittsburgh Pirates starting quarterback in 1936. Pirates later became the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his pro career threw for 1,412 yards and 8 touchdowns, ran for 377 yards and one touchdown, caught 4 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown.
| Born: | November 6, 1907 Marshall County, West Virginia |
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| Died: | June 4, 1988 Benwood, West Virginia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback, Quarterback |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| High school | Benwood High School |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| (1934–1935) | Philadelphia Eagles |
| (1936) | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Career stats | |
| Passing yards | 1,412 |
| Pass attempts | 262 |
| TD–INT | 8–34 |
| Pass completions | 99 |
| Rushing yards | 377 |
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