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Bruce Mathison

Bruce Martin Mathison is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He played in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and as a replacement player for the Seattle Seahawks during the 1987 strike season.

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Bruce Mathison
Mathison in 1984
No. 12, 7, 11
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1959-04-25) April 25, 1959
Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolSuperior
CollegeNebraska
NFL draft1983: 10th round, 272nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts309
Passing completions152
Completion percentage49.2%
TDINT7–20
Passing yards2,177
Passer rating53
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bruce Martin Mathison (born April 25, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He played in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers (two stints), Buffalo Bills, and as a replacement player for the Seattle Seahawks during the 1987 strike season.2

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  1. "Bruce Mathison". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. "Bruce Mathison". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 22, 2010.