Russ Washington
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| Russ Washington | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 17, 1946 |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Position(s) | DT/OT |
| College | Missouri |
| AFL Draft | 1968 / Round 1/4 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1968, 1969 1970-1982 |
AFL San Diego Chargers NFL San Diego Chargers |
Russ Washington (born December 17, 1946) was an offensive and defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League and National Football League from 1968-1982. He was taken in the first round (4th overall) of the 1968 Common AFL/NFL Draft out of the University of Missouri.
Washington was selected 2nd Team All-Pro twice in his career, 1979 & 1982. 1st Team All-AFC in 1974 & 1978 and 2nd Team All-AFC in 1973 & 1977. He was selected to the Pro Bowl on five occasions 1974-'75 & 1977-'79.
Washington was inducted into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame in 1995.
