Rags Matthews dominates the gridiron as a relentless two-way force for the TCU Horned Frogs, defining an early era of excellence in Texas college football.
Football Bio
August 17, 1905 – Rags Matthews, an end from Texas Christian University, was born. [NFF]
He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in 1971.
Rags played both defensive and offensive end positions for the Horned Frogs.
His outstanding play earned Matthews the honor of being TCU football’s most valuable player (9:54) in both 1926 and 1927.
Rags Matthews cements his legacy as a foundational pillar of Texas Christian University athletics. He pioneers the two-way end position, commands respect across the Southwest Conference, and ultimately achieves football immortality within the College Football Hall of Fame.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1971.
- TCU Athletics Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1969.
- Second-Team All-American: 1927.
- First-Team All-SWC: 1927.
- TCU Most Valuable Player: 1926, 1927.
- East-West Shrine Game: Selected to play in 1927 (the first year Southwest Conference players were included).
- Multi-Sport Letterman: Earned varsity letters in four sports at TCU (football, basketball, baseball, and track).
