Matheny was also a member of the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL).
James Charles Matheny was born on February 16, 1936, in Long Beach, California.
He earned second-team All-America and first-team All-Pacific Coast honors as well as being named Most Valuable Player by his teammates.
[3] Matheny was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 20th round, with the 231st overall pick, of the 1958 NFL draft.
[5] Matheny signed with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League on February 1, 1960.