Russ Washington
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Russ Washington | |
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Date of birth | December 17, 1946 |
Place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri |
Position(s) | DT/OT |
College | Missouri |
Common Draft | 1968 / Round 1/ Pick 4 |
Career highlights | |
AFC-NFC Pro Bowl |
1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Honors | Chargers Hall of Fame, 1995 |
Stats | |
Statistics | |
Teams | |
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.