Bruce Matthews
American football player and coach
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Played as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times, he was part of the All-Pro team on multiple occasions and recorded over 250 career games. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and served as an assistant coach with several teams, including the Tennessee Titans. In 2007, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Pro Bowl selections as an offensive lineman
Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Playing for the Houston Oilers
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