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Led the National Football League in pass receiving in 1948 and 1949. Broke Don Hutson's completion record with 77 for 1,013 yards and 9 touchdowns. Played end for University of Santa Clara and UCLA. Rose Bowl, 1946. East-West and College All-Star games, 1947. All-America, 1947. Served 3 years as 1st lieutenant, Army Air Forces.
In 1950 gained 571 yards on 146 carries. Averaged 3.9 yards per attempt. Scored 2 touchdowns. Averaged 33.5 yards per punt on 6 kicks. Averaged 47.2 yards per punt on 29 kicks in 1949. Attended Ellisville Junior College in Mississippi, but never played collegiate football. Trained in the Bears' farm system. Was an All-State high school ace in home town of Mishawaka, Indiana.
Look no further than Matt's new long-term contract as evidence that the Seahawks are convinced he's the man to lead them to the next level. Holder of the franchise record for passing yards in a season (set in 2003), he was off pace last year - until December, when he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after completing 72 percent of his chucks and averaging 285 yards in four games.
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