University of Minnesota Athletics

Dick Mattson - M Club Hall of Fame


Richard "Dick" Mattson

Distinguished Service Award
HOF Class of 2016

Richard "Dick" Mattson, affectionately known as "Matty" to family and friends, spent 48 years as a member of the Gophers equipment staff, including 32 seasons presiding over the equipment operations for the football program. He retired from the department in 2008, after working with nearly every Gopher program during his tenure.