Arthur Matsu
Matsu from the 1927 Colonial Echo | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1904 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | May 28, 1987 (aged 83) Arizona, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1923–1926 | William & Mary |
| 1928 | Dayton Triangles |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929 | Asheville HS (NC) |
| 1930 | Benedictine HS (VA) |
| 1931–1950s | Rutgers (assistant) |
Arthur A. Matsu (April 30, 1904 – May 28, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He was the first Asian-American student at The College of William & Mary and the quarterback and captain of the school's football team. He was later selected by the Richmond Times-Dispatch as the best quarterback to play at William & Mary in the first half of the 20th century. He played one season of professional football for the Dayton Triangles and was the first Asian-American quarterback in the National Football League. He was an assistant football coach at Rutgers University for more than 20 years.