Cannon was nervous for Ole Miss game Oct 28, 2009
"I'm looking forward to playing in that league. I'd sure love to get with one of those warm-weather teams, in Los Angeles or San Francisco. I'll tell you one thing. That Ollie Matson is the best I've ever seen.". In a way, he already had put the previous night behind him. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Burl Toler, NFL's first black official, dies Aug 19, 2009
(08-17) 22:58 PDT -- On the legendary 1951 USF football team were 10 men who would play in the NFL. Three of them - Ollie Matson, Gino Marchetti and Bob St. Clair - eventually were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a record for one college team ... "He didn't even have a uniform. Ollie Matson ran three straight dive plays, and Burl stopped him all three times. Then Ollie ran a sweep, and Burl was there to meet him." ... According to Jourdan, Matson immediately walked over to the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Former NFL official Burl Toler dies Aug 18, 2009
Toler was a star player on the Dons famous "Undefeated, Untied, Uninvited" 1951 football team that was denied a bowl bid despite a 9-0 record because it refused to leave its two black players _ Toler and Ollie Matson _ behind. After suffering a career-ending knee injury in a 1952 college All-Star game, Toler turned to officiating and was hired by the NFL in 1965. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Burl Toler; referee was NFL pioneer Aug 18, 2009
Mr. Toler was a star linebacker on the Dons famous Undefeated, Untied, Uninvited 1951 football team that was denied a bowl bid despite a 9-0 record because it refused to leave its two black players - Mr. Toler and Ollie Matson - behind. After suffering a career-ending knee injury in a 1952 college All-Star game, Mr. Toler turned to officiating and was hired by the NFL in 1965. (Boston Globe)
USF Legend of the Hilltop Burl Toler Passes Away at 81 Aug 18, 2009
While at CCSF, Toler teamed with future Dons teammate and NFL Hall-of-Famer Ollie Matson to lead the school to the "Mythical" Junior College National Championship in 1948. An exceptionally versatile two-way player, Toler was an anchor on the offensive line and a standout linebacker. (Usfdons.com)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Ollie Matson, halfback. l Bruce Matthews, offensive lineman. (The Augusta Chronicle)
DREADFUL DEAL Apr 19, 2009
It was the biggest deal for one player since 1959, when the Los Angeles Rams sent nine players and draft picks to the Chicago Cardinals for fullback Ollie Matson. And its spectacular failure ultimately defined Ditka's legacy in New Orleans, an ignominious exclamation point to an embarrassing 15-33 three-year tenure. (Nola.com -- Sports)
USF Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Inductions For Its... Feb 18, 2009
The Dons featured three players who would be enshrined at Canton in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - Gino Marchetti, Ollie Matson and Bob St. Clair - still the only team in NCAA history to feature a trio. Pete Rozelle, the publicity director for the 1951 team was also was inducted into the Hall of Fame after serving as the NFL Commissioner where he elevated the league to unprecedented heights. (Usfdons.com)
