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Bruce Matthews was born on August 8, 1961 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Bruce Matthews is an American football player. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Arcadia High School. Recorded honors include Pro Football Hall of Fame.
My Take
What gets me about Bruce Matthews isn't any single highlight, it's the sheer staying power. Nineteen seasons with one franchise, shifting between guard, center, tackle and even long snapper, is the kind of selfless durability that almost never trends. Offensive linemen are the anonymous backbone of football, yet the Hall of Fame doesn't lie: his peers trusted him completely. I find that quietly heroic. In an era obsessed with flashy quarterbacks, Matthews is a reminder that the men who never show up on the highlight reel are often the ones holding the whole thing together. I deeply respect that craftsman's longevity.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bruce Matthews
- Name (Japanese)
- ブルース・マシューズ
- Reading
- ぶるーす・ましゅーず
- Born
- August 8, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Arcadia High School
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce Matthews born?
Born August 8, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Bruce Matthews from?
Bruce Matthews is from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
What does Bruce Matthews do?
Bruce Matthews works as American football player.
How tall is Bruce Matthews?
Bruce Matthews is 196 cm.
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