Matt Blair was a former outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings who was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
I grew up in Birnamwood in Burnsville MN. met Fred McNeil and Mat several times in the neighborhood went to decorates thanks to them . Watch the two of them tear up opposing offense’s and Matt blocking several field goals they were a great pair and down to earth persons
Craig Schulte
December 26, 2025 | Burnsville, MN | Neighbor
To Mat’s wife. I’m Pat Howe the wife of the late Rick Howe . They played together at IA State. I didn’t know until today that he had passed. I should have been there.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Matt was there when Rick died. I hope the recovery for you is filled with strength. No words can explain the pain.
With heart felt sympathy, I’m thinking of you.
Pat Howe
Pat Howe
May 27, 2025
matt wrote me a nice letter with autograph request.. r.i.p. in viking heaven
November 04, 2024
I miss you man one of the greatest linebackers.
Jim Nanoff
October 24, 2024 | Maple Grove, MN
I remember Matt inabout 1984? He did this basketballfor kids in schools, well my dad talked to him a few times at dunkin doughnuts. Well i got to talk to him for about 10 min What a stand up man
David streeter
July 03, 2023 | Hutchinson, MN
Alishia
November 18, 2020 | SC
VAYA CON DIOS TO A LEGENDARY FOOTBALL PLAYER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE #59 FROM , EVERYONE AT BYRON'S BAR AND GRILLE RESTAURANT ........... KINGS 1:11:22:01-1:11:22:51 ...............
ERIC ALAN MATTHEWS JR
November 14, 2020 | GREENVILLE, RI
ENJOY , A TERRIFIC WEEKEND TO A LEGENDARY FOOTBALL PLAYER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIR #59 CORINTHIANS 1:11:20-1:11:34 ???????????????????? TUTALI RYDALI TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! BROTHER
HANNAH MADELINE BRICKLEY
November 13, 2020 | SMITHFIELD, RI
ENJOY , A SUPER WEEKEND TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! #59 MY FRIEND YA'LL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOSEA 3:02 ............
JACKSON ROBBIE PASTRNAK JR
November 13, 2020 | NASHVILLE, TN