Matt Blair

January 4, 2024
Football Player

Quick Facts

Matt Blair
Full Name Matt Blair
Occupation Football Player
Date Of Birth Sep 20, 1950(1950-09-20)
Age 74
Date Of Death 2020-10-22
Birthplace Hilo
Country United States
Birth City Hawaii
Horoscope Virgo

Matt Blair Biography

Name Matt Blair
Birthday Sep 20
Birth Year 1950
Place Of Birth Hilo
Home Town Hawaii
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Virgo
Spouse Mary Beth Blair

Matt Blair is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 20, 1950 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Franchise player of the Minnesota Vikings played outside linebacker throughout all twelve seasons during his playing career.

He was inducted in 2012 of the Vikings Ring of Honor, joining Randy McDaniel Inducted in 2006.

Blair walked onto the team and was a member of the 1969 Junior College Championship squad. He was able to earn a half scholarship through football but had to join the basketball team to receive his other half scholarship. Blair was recruited by Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Iowa State, among others. After a visit by Johnny Majors, Blair ultimately committed to Iowa State.

While at Iowa State, Blair was a two time letter winner. He was a member of ISU’s 1971 Sun Bowl team and was named the bowl’s most outstanding defensive player despite ISU’s loss. After sitting out the 1972 season with a knee injury, he rebounded with an outstanding senior campaign in 1973. Blair earned All-America honors, tallying 77 tackles, one interception and three fumble recoveries. He was invited to play in the Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl.

The place he was raised is Hilo, Hawaii.

Matt Blair Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Football Player
House Living in own house.

Matt Blair is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Blair 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was able to join the Vikings in his first season following an injury that sidelined Roy Winston.

He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, and assisted the Vikings to get to Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl XI.

Matt Blair (born September 20, 1950) is a former American football player who was an outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) for all 12 seasons of his career from 1974 to 1985.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 5 in

Matt Blair height 6 ft 5 in Matt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Matt Blair Dating?

According to our records, Matt Blair married to Mary Beth Blair. As of December 1, 2023, Matt Blair’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matt Blair celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.

How big was Matt Blair?

At 6-5, 232 pounds , Blair was the physical prototype for that style of play. Blair recovered a team-leading five fumbles in 1976, led the team in tackles for the first time with 112 in 1978 and then led the team with six sacks in 1981. He finished his career with 23 sacks, 20 fumble recoveries and 16 interceptions.

Is Matt Blair in the Hall of Fame?

He was also a two time Kodak All-American team member. He is a member of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. The Vikings started him in six games during his rookie year, and he was named to the NFL’s All-Rookie Team after getting an interception and fumble recovery.

Where did Matt Blair go to college?

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Who's number 59 for the Minnesota Vikings?

Player#HT
Zach McCloud| 59| 6-2
T.Y. McGill| 76| 6-0
Josh Metellus| 44| 5-11
Myron Mitchell| 87| 6-1

Is Matt Blair still alive?

October 22, 2020

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