Matthew Reed facts for kids
| Born: | November 30, 1951 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Grambling |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974 | Birmingham Americans |
| 1975 | Birmingham Vulcans |
| 1976–1977 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1977–1978 | Calgary Stampeders |
Matthew Reed was born on November 30, 1951. He is a former professional football player from the United States. Matthew played as a quarterback in two different football leagues: the World Football League (WFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Matthew Reed's College and Early Pro Career
Matthew Reed went to Grambling State University. After college, he was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1973 NFL draft. He was the 240th player picked overall. However, he did not play for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL).
Playing in the World Football League
Matthew started his professional football journey in the World Football League (WFL). He joined the Birmingham Americans in 1974.
- In 1974, he was a backup quarterback.
- He completed 77 passes out of 188 attempts.
- He threw for 1,345 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- He was part of the team that won the championship that year.
In 1975, the team changed its name to the Birmingham Vulcans. Matthew became the main starting quarterback.
- He completed 38.9% of his 208 passes.
- He threw for 1,252 yards.
- He scored only 4 touchdowns through passing.
- He also ran for 347 yards and scored 6 rushing touchdowns.
Even though the WFL was a short-lived league, Matthew Reed was one of its top passers. He ranked 10th in the league for passing yards.
Matthew Reed's Canadian Football League Career
After playing in the WFL, Matthew Reed moved on to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played there for three years. During his time in the CFL, he was a backup quarterback.
Playing for the Toronto Argonauts
Matthew played 18 games for the Toronto Argonauts in 1976 and 1977.
- While with the Argonauts, he was the backup to a famous CFL player named Chuck Ealey.
- It was noted in the sports news that this was a special moment in professional football.
- It was the first time a team had two black quarterbacks playing together.
Finishing with the Calgary Stampeders
Matthew finished his professional football career with the Calgary Stampeders. He played for them in 1977 and 1978.
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