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Matt Hernandez

b. 1961

American football player (born 1961)

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About Matt Hernandez

Born 1961. Matt Hernandez is an American american football player.

Matthew J. Hernandez (born October 16, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was selected by the Seahawks in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL draft.

Early life and college Hernandez attended East Detroit High School in Eastpointe, Michigan.

He lettered for the Purdue Boilermakers of Purdue University from 1980 to 1982. He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors his senior year in 1982.

Professional career Hernandez was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 210th pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played in eight games, starting one, for the Seahawks during the 1983 season.

Hernandez signed with the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1984. He played in thirteen games for the Vikings in 1984.

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Important facts

Born
16 October 1961, Detroit
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Eastpointe High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Hernandez?

American football player (born 1961)

When was Matt Hernandez born?

Matt Hernandez was born on 16 October 1961 in Detroit.

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Matt Hernandez is an american football player.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matt Hernandez

· Wikidata: Q20740952

· DBpedia: Matt Hernandez

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