Mike Washington (January 7, 1953 – December 27, 2021) was an American former professional football player who played in 9 NFL seasons from 1976–1984 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Position: | Cornerback |
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Born: | (1953-01-07) January 7, 1953 (age 69) Montgomery, Alabama |
Died: | December 27th, 2021 |
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Montgomery (AL) Lee |
College: | Alabama |
NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53 |
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Washington was an All-American at Alabama in 1974 and was selected in the 3rd round (53rd overall) of 1975 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.[1]
His career ended after a head injury in the 1984 season opener against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
1973 Alabama Crimson Tide football—UPI national champions | |
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Baltimore Colts 1975 NFL Draft selections | |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976 inaugural season roster | |
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father of four girls and one boy,
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