On Saturday, Feb. 19th, pro football Hall of Famer Ollie Matson II passed away from respiratory failure at age 80. Matson left a legacy in both football and track, in which he flourished after battling discrimination as a college athlete. He had not only a record-breaking career in football; Matson was also the winner of two Olympic medals as a sprinter for the U.S. team in 1952 - bronze and silver in the 400m relay. CONTINUE....
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