Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — died Nov. 2 at his ...

Tom Matte, Emergency Quarterback for Baltimore Colts, Dies at 82 A gritty running back, he was enlisted to replace Johnny Unitas and his backup as quarterback in critical games in 1965.

Tom Matte played 12 years in the NFL as a running back for the Baltimore Colts. But for three games during 1965 season, he was forced to play quarterback -- and he nearly led his team to the ...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Running back Tom Matte, who was the league's first "emergency" quarterback in the game's modern era, sent a letter to Denver Broncos practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton ...

Tom Matte, Baltimore Colts running back and fill-in QB -- and former color analyst for Baltimore Ravens radio broadcasts -- has died at 82.

Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — has died. He was 82 ...

Emergency NFL quarterbacks Tom Matte, Tony Dungy and Brian Mitchell recall their experiences being pressed into action and give advice for Julian Edelman, the Patriots emergency backup.

Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — has died. He was 82.

Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — has died. He was 82 ...

Tom Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts — except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback — has died. He was 82.