Fred Washington (offensive tackle)

Fred Earl Washington, Sr. (June 14, 1944 – 1985)[1] was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of North Texas. His son Fred Washington, Jr., a defensive tackle at Texas Christian University, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft, but was killed in a car accident during his rookie season.[2]

Fred Washington
No. 75
Date of birth (1944-06-14) June 14, 1944 (age 79)
Place of birthMarlin, Texas
Date of death1985
Career information
Position(s)Offensive tackle
US collegeNorth Texas
Career history
As player
1968Washington Redskins
Career stats

References edit

  1. ^ "Mom Of Late Bears Defender Recalls A Sad December". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  2. ^ "Car Crash Takes Life of Fred Washington, Chicago Bears Tackle". Los Angeles Times. 1990-12-21. Retrieved 2017-12-14.