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John Matuszak
John Matuszak
  • Induction Year:
    1983
  • Induction Type:
    Football
  • Graduation Year:
    1972

Bio

Played defensive end for the Spartans. Transferred from the University of Missouri. In 1971 he was the Spartans leading tackler. Only UT player to be named to a Major College All-American team (1972). Played for the college All-Stars against the Miami Dolphins. MVP in the Lions All-American Bowl. He was drafted number one by the Houston Oilers, and won two super bowls with the Oakland Raiders under Head Coach John Madden. After his playing days ended, he went on to act, including an appearance in “The Goonies”.