Matt Cushing, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Matt Cushing

American football tight end

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1975

Place of Birth: South Bend, Indiana, United States

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Matthew Jay Cushing (born July 2, 1975) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers signed Matt Cushing to a one-year contract in March 2004.
Cushing's versatility and professionalism remain as assets that the Steelers value for another year. Cushing was a 1998 undrafted free agent of the Steelers who was released during camp that year.
After injuries to Mark Bruener and Mitch Lyons in 1999, he obtained a roster spot and has stayed there since.
Cushing has gone on to increase his value to the team by being an emergency fullback. In college, at Illinois, he was a three-year starter who received the Bruce Capel award as most courageous player and was an Academic All Big Ten selection. In February 2010 Cushing was sworn in as a Downers Grove, IL park district commissioner.
He will hold the seat until up for election in April 2011.
He is currently President of a Downers Grove, Illinois company, First Choice Dental Lab.