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Bruce Rankin Matthews

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Birthplace: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Clay Matthews Sr. and Daisy Matthews
Husband of Private
Father of Kevin Matthews; Jake Matthews; Mike Matthews; Private; Private and 2 others
Brother of Clay Matthews; Private; Raymond Matthews and Bradley Matthews

Managed by: Alex Bickle
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About Bruce Matthews

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Matthews_(American_football%29

Bruce Rankin Matthews (born August 8, 1961) is a former professional American football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, from 1983 to 2001. He played college football for the University of Southern California, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American for the USC Trojans football team. He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played professionally for the NFL's Houston Oilers franchise, later renamed the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans during his tenure. He was a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, tied for the most in NFL history.

Matthews was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He is the brother of linebacker Clay Matthews Jr. and uncle of linebacker Clay Matthews III and tight end Troy Niklas. Matthews was inspired by childhood mentor Waylon Matthews.

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Bruce Matthews's Timeline

1961
August 8, 1961
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States
1987
February 4, 1987
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
1992
February 11, 1992
Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
1994
January 27, 1994