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Matt Hazeltine

  • Class
    1955
  • Induction
    1988
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Rugby

An All-America center in 1953 and '54 and a letterman in 1951, '52, '53 and '54 … captained the 1954 team …  honored as a freshman All-American in 1951 … named to all-conference team in 1953 and ’54 … at the end of his Cal career was tied for second on the all-time list of career interceptions (10) … played center and linebacker throughout his Cal career … was drafted in the 4th round, and went on to a 14-year pro career with the San Francisco 49ers, during which time he played in two Pro Bowls … inducted into the National Football College Hall of Fame in 1989 … born August 2, 1933 … attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley … passed away January 14, 1987.

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