Baltimore Colts RB/fill-in QB Tom Matte, dead at age 82

[ASFN Admin]

Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — has died. The Baltimore Ravens confirmed Matte's death during coach John Harbaugh's news conference Wednesday. After scoring three touchdowns to carry Baltimore past Cleveland in the 1968 NFL championship game, Matte became the first player to top the 100-yard rushing mark in a Super Bowl, totaling 116 yards in a huge upset loss to Joe Namath and the New York Jets.

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