Tom Matte, a stubby halfback for the Baltimore Colts who stepped in as their quarterback late in the 1965 season when Johnny Unitas and his backup, Gary Cuozzo, were injured and nearly took the ...

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, an emergency QB 55 years ago, writes and relates to Broncos' Kendall Hinton. Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior Writer Dec 3, 2020, 06:01 PM ET. Close.

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 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 ...

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tom Matte, former Ohio State quarterback and legendary Baltimore Colts running back, died Tuesday, Nov. 2. He was 82 years old. Matte played quarterback for Woody Hayes ...

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.

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, 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.

Versatile Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte has died. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search Clear icon. 66 ...