Archie Matsos
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PositionLinebacker
BornNovember 22, 1934
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMay 28, 2021 (aged 86)
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | November 22, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | May 28, 2021 (aged 86) Lansing, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | St. Mary of Redford (Detroit) | ||||||||
| College | Michigan State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1958: 16th round, 189th overall pick | ||||||||
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Archie Matsos (November 22, 1934 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional football linebacker. He played for the Buffalo Bills from 1960 to 1962, the Oakland Raiders from 1963 to 1965 and the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers in 1966.
Matsos was a multisport standout at Detroit's Redford High School; he played college football at Michigan State University.[1][2]