Frank Mattioli

Frank Mattioli
No. 92
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born(1923-02-14)February 14, 1923
Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1998(1998-11-27) (aged 75)
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegePittsburgh (1941–1945)
NFL draft1945: 14th round, 139th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played11
Games started2
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Francis A. Mattioli (February 14, 1923 – November 27, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

College career

Mattioli played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1941 to 1945.[1]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Mattioli was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 14th round with the 139th pick of the 1945 NFL draft.[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Mattioli signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 12, 1946.[1] He played in all 11 games of the 1946 season at guard, starting in two of them.[3] Mattioli had one fumble recovery in his career, returning it for 15 yards.[4] On August 1, 1947, he was released by the Steelers.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Frank Mattioli Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  2. ^ "1945 National Football League Draft". Pro Football Hall of Fame. January 1, 2005. Archived from the original on October 17, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  3. ^ "Frank Mattioli Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  4. ^ "Frank Mattioli Football Statistics". statscrew.com. Retrieved February 21, 2026.