Archie Matsos

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.

Archie Matsos

No. 55, 56, 57
Born:	(1934-11-22)November 22, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died:	May 28, 2021(2021-05-28) (aged 86) Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Linebacker
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg)
College	Michigan State
NFL draft	1958, round: 16 / Pick 189 (By the Baltimore Colts)
Career history
As player
1960–1962	AFL Buffalo Bills
1963–1965	AFL Oakland Raiders
1966	AFL Denver Broncos
1966	AFL San Diego Chargers
Career highlights and awards
AFL All-Star	1960–1963

Early life and college

Matsos was a multisport standout at Detroit's Redford High School; he played college football at Michigan State University.^[1][2]

Professional career

Matsos played for seven seasons in the American Football League for four teams. He was on the Sporting News All-AFL team in 1960 and 1963, and an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1961 and 1962.

He died on May 28, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at age 86.^[3]

See also

• List of American Football League players