Bill Mathis
RB
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 219 lbs |
| Age: | 69 |
| Years With Jets: | 1960-69 |
| College: | Clemson |
PRO: Solid and reliable performer split running back duties with Emerson Boozer in 1968 third leading rusher on club with 208 yards on 74 carries for 2.8 average ... scored five TDs rushing and added one more on a pass reception ... also caught a two-point conversion pass from Babe Parilli against Houston ... excellent blocker and pass protector ... power type runner ... good on tough yardage plays ... one of three players remaining from original New York AFL franchise holds club record for most career carries (948) second on most yards gained to Matt Snell (3234) and third in points (252) ... established the club mark for the longest run from scrimmage 79 yards against Houston in 1965 sixth in career receiving with 131 receptions came to New York in a trade with Houston prior to '60 opener
PERSONAL: Single ... in the brokerage business with Cogan, Berlind, Weill & Levitt, Inc. good after dinner speaker ... has always done a fine job of public relations for the Jets and pro football ... makes home year round in New York ... Hometown: Manchester, Ga.
From 1969 Jets yearbook.
