1. Matt Spaeth was born on November 24,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Matt Spaeth
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Matt Spaeth played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he was twice named first-team All-Big Ten, once a first-team All-American, and the 2006 winner of the John Mackey Award.
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Matt Spaeth was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft and played seven seasons for them, becoming a Super Bowl champion when the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.
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Matt Spaeth holds multiple records at St Michael-Albertville in both sports.
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In 2003, Matt Spaeth started the season as a reserve, but was inserted into the starting lineup when starter Ben Utecht got injured.
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Matt Spaeth went on to start 10 games where he had 12 catches for 98 yards and was named to the Sportingnews.
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In 2004, Matt Spaeth increased his production to 24 catches for 298 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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Matt Spaeth started every game was an honorable mention pick to the All-Big Ten Team.
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In 2005, Matt Spaeth again started every game, hauling in 26 catches for 333 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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Matt Spaeth was awarded the team's Bronko Nagurski Most Valuable Player Award.
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Matt Spaeth was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Matt Spaeth started the season primarily on the goal line package and special teams.
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When second-string tight end Jerame Tuman was placed on injured reserve, Matt Spaeth was promoted to second-string.
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Matt Spaeth caught 5 passes for 34 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 2007 NFL season.
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In 2009, Matt Spaeth had 5 catches for 25 yards and 1 touchdown.
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Matt Spaeth scored his first touchdown catch with the Bears in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons on a one-yard pass from Jay Cutler.
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On March 13,2013, Matt Spaeth was released by the Bears, being the last Bear to wear number 89, which was retired on December 8,2013, in honor of tight end and Super Bowl XX winning head coach Mike Ditka.