There are two notable individuals named Ira Matthew (or Matthews) referenced in the available search results:
## Ira Richard Matthews III (Ira Matthews)
– Ira Matthews is a former professional American football player, born August 23, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois[1][3].
– He played as a kick returner and punt returner for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL), exclusively with the Oakland Raiders[1][3].
– Matthews participated in 37 NFL games, scored 1 touchdown, and was part of the Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV[3][4][5].
– After his NFL career, Matthews has been recognized in interviews for his inspirational journey from the football field to post-NFL life[4].
## Ira L. Matt
– Ira L. Matt (not “Matthews”) is a specialist in historic preservation and cultural resources management, with more than 24 years of experience at both tribal and federal levels[2].
– He was recently selected to serve at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, co-chairing the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Indigenous Knowledge[2].
– Matt’s work focuses on the protection of cultural resources, historic properties, and sacred sites relevant to Indigenous communities in the United States and internationally[2].
### Summary Table
| Name | Field | Key Details |
|————————|—————————-|——————————————————————————————–|
| Ira Richard Matthews | Sports (NFL Football) | Former Oakland Raiders player, Super Bowl XV champion, return specialist [1][3][4][5] |
| Ira L. Matt | Government, Cultural Policy | Director of Tribal and Indigenous Peoples office, White House policy advisor [2] |
If you are referring to a different “Ira Matthew” not covered by these profiles, further context would be needed to provide a more specific identification.