| Born: | (1967-04-22)22 April 1967 Prince George, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Died: | 23 January 2016(2016-01-23) (aged 48) Prince George, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | FB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| University | British Columbia |
| CFL draft | 1989, round: 3, pick: 23 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1995 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Matthew Pearce (22 April 1967 – 23 January 2016) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Concordes. Prior to his career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), he played at the University of British Columbia. After his career, he was a teacher in his hometown of Prince George, British Columbia, also serving with the Prince George District Teachers' Association at one point. He died of an apparent heart attack in 2016.
References
- "Matt Pearce". Stats Crew. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- Clarke, Ted (23 January 2016). "City Mourns Loss of Matt Pearce". The Prince George Citizen. Prince George, British Columbia. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers 78th Grey Cup champions | |
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