Mike Washington (January 7, 1953 – December 27, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1984.

Mike Washington
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Washington playing for the Buccaneers in 1979
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1953-01-07)January 7, 1953
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Died:December 27, 2021(2021-12-27) (aged 68)
Pike Road, Alabama, U.S.
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
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:28
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive TDs:3
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.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mike Washington, DB at NFL.com". NFL.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.