| Rudolph Matthews | |||
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| Full name | Rudolph "Matt" Matthews | ||
| Born | November 7, 1945 Woodville, Mississippi | ||
| Nationality |  United States | ||
Rudolph "Matt" Matthews (born November 7, 1945) is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Woodville, Mississippi.
In 1972, he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches and scored ten goals.
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