Matt Cavanaugh
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| Matt Cavanaugh | |
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 Matt Cavanaugh; 1982 Topps #144 |
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| Date of birth | October 27, 1956 |
| Place of birth |  Youngstown, Ohio |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| NFL Draft | 1978 / Round 2/ Pick 50 |
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| 1979-1982 1983-1985 1986-1989 1990-1991 |
New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants |
Matthew Andrew Cavanaugh (born October 27, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio) is a former NFL quarterback who played from 1979 to 1991. In the course of his career as a professional football player, he earned two Super Bowl rings. Since his retirement, Cavanaugh has worked as an offensive coach and coordinator, for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens.
[edit] Early career
Cavanaugh was born in Youngstown, Ohio and attended Chaney High School. He was a football standout and went on to the University of Pittsburgh after graduating. In 1976, he quarterbacked for Pittsburgh along with Tony Dorsett and contributed to the team's National Championship 27-3 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. On that day, Cavanaugh was selected as the championship game's Most Valuable Player.
Cavanaugh's performance was a surprise to college football fans, who has already selected his teammate, college rushing record setter Tony Dorsett, as the recipient of that season's Heisman Trophy.
[edit] NFL playing career and beyond
His professional playing career included stints with the New England Patriots,San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. Cavanaugh played backup quarterback in both the 1984 Super Bowl XIX and the 1990 Super Bowl XXV.
Cavanaugh retired as a professional player following the 1991 season, with close to 5,000 total yards and 30 touchdown throws. Since his retirement, he has served in the following positions: chief recruiter and offensive coach, University of Pittsburgh (1992-1993); offensive coach, Arizona Cardinals (1994-1995); offensive coach, San Francisco 49ers (1996); offensive coordinator, Chicago Bears (1997-1998); and offensive coordinator, Baltimore Ravens (1999-2004). Cavanaugh currently serves as offensive coordinator for his old college team, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.
[edit] External links
-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story on Cavanaugh -Pitt Panthers coaches bio on Cavanaugh
| Preceded by Ron Turner |
Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinators 1997–1998 |
Succeeded by Gary Crowton |
| Preceded by none |
Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator 1999-2004 |
Succeeded by Jim Fassel |
