Erwin Matthews (2009) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Erwin Matthews

Induction:
2009
Class:
1989

During his brilliant four-year Spider football career, Erwin Matthews '89 totaled exactly 4,000 yards as a runner, receiver and kick returner, ranking him second all-time in all-purpose yards. In 1987, he rushed for 1,234 yards, which was fifth on the Spiders' single-season rushing list. He scored a school record six touchdowns in a four-overtime, 52-51 victory against Massachusetts. His most memorable performance that season, however, may have come on the night of October 29. With a national television audience watching on ESPN, Matthews rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns as the Spiders defeated Boston University, 33-24, to clinch their first and only Yankee Conference title. For his efforts, Matthews was named first team All-Yankee Conference and Honorable Mention All-American in 1987. He still holds the school mark for All Purpose yards in a game (365 vs. UMass 9/19/87) and his three career kickoff returns for touchdowns was a school record.