Halfback
No. 31
Clemson
"One of the few players remaining from the original New York AFL franchise of 1960, Bill Mathis continues to be a solid man for the Jets. He gained 268 yards rushing last season on 107 carries and also caught 18 passes for 177 yards. He's also another solid pass blocker.
In 1961 he was the All-AFL fullback when he gained an average of 4.2 yards on 202 carries, then a league record. During his college career at Clemson, he played in four bowl games.
During the off-season he lives in Manchester, Georgia."
-Dave Anderson, Pro Football 1964
"For the past four years, the Jets haven't had any problems at the fullback spot. They've got one of the AFL's top runners in powerful Bill Mathis. Bill is great at getting that extra yard or two when the New York Jets are really pushing for a first down.
An All-League selection in 1961, Bill played in the Pro Bowl and was awarded the Third Down Trophy. In college, he played in four bowl games."
-1964 Topps No. 120
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