Charlie Mathys
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Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
| No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Quarterback, placekicker, punt returner |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 20, 1897 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 1983 (aged 85) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ripon College Indiana University |
| Career history | |
| 1920–1921 | Hammond Pros |
| 1922–1926 | Green Bay Packers |
Charles Peter Mathys (June 20, 1897 – January 18, 1983) was an American professional football player. He played running back for one season (1920–1921) for the Hammond Pros and quarterback, kicker, and punt returner for five seasons (1922–1926) for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mathys attended Green Bay West High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. At the time he was in high school, the Green Bay Packers practiced against local high school teams. While Mathys was quarterback at Green Bay West, he led his team to a victory over the Packers. After high school, Mathys played college football at Ripon College. In the early 1900s, freshmen were not allowed to play, so Charlie was listed as a sophomore on the roster so he was able to compete.[citation needed] After a brief "sophomore" stint at Ripon, Charlie transferred to Indiana University,[2] where he was once again listed as a sophomore on the roster.[citation needed] Charlie emerged as star at Indiana and was on all-conference teams during his tenure there.[3]
