Receiving & Rushing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1943 | 23 | DET | LG | 82 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 156 | 12.0 | 1 | 46 | 1.4 | 17.3 | 0 | 13 | 12.0 | 156 | 1 | ||||||||
| 1944 | 24 | DET | RE | 82 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 361 | 15.7 | 3 | 44 | 2.3 | 36.1 | 0 | 23 | 15.7 | 361 | 3 | ||||||||
| 1945 | 25 | DET | RE | 82 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 241 | 12.7 | 1 | 34 | 2.1 | 26.8 | 0 | 19 | 12.7 | 241 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 1946 | 26 | DET | RE | 82 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 178 | 10.5 | 0 | 33 | 1.5 | 16.2 | 0 | 17 | 10.5 | 178 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1947 | 27 | CHI | 41 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Career | 42 | 32 | 73 | 944 | 12.9 | 5 | 46 | 1.7 | 22.5 | 0 | 73 | 12.9 | 944 | 5 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 4 yrs | DET | 39 | 32 | 72 | 936 | 13.0 | 5 | 46 | 1.8 | 24.0 | 0 | 72 | 13.0 | 936 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 yr | CHI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | |||||||||||
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Kick & Punt Returns
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Scoring Summary
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack Matheson born?
Jack Matheson was born on June 9, 1920.
Where was Jack Matheson born?
Jack Matheson was born in Detroit, MI.
How tall was Jack Matheson?
Jack Matheson was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Jack Matheson weigh when playing?
Jack Matheson weighed 221 lbs (100 kg) when playing.
Is Jack Matheson in the Hall of Fame?
Jack Matheson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Jack Matheson play?
Jack Matheson played 42 games over his career.
How many receptions did Jack Matheson have?
Jack Matheson had 73 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Jack Matheson have?
Jack Matheson had 944 receiving yards over his career.
When did Jack Matheson retire?
Jack Matheson last played in 1947.
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