Ed Matesic

Summary

Edward J. Matesic (1907–1988) was an American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Pirates. 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, Matesic threw for 1,412 yards and 8 touchdowns, ran for 377 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 4 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown.

Ed Matesic
No. 12, 47
Born:November 6, 1907
Marshall County, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:June 4, 1988
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Halfback, Quarterback
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
CollegePittsburgh
High schoolBenwood High School
Career history
As player
(19341935)Philadelphia Eagles
(1936)Pittsburgh Pirates
Career stats
Passing yards1,412
Pass attempts262
TDINT8–34
Pass completions99
Rushing yards377