Dave Washington
American football player (1948–2021)
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Dave Washington Jr. (September 12, 1948 – October 11, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for 11 seasons with five teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1980.
PositionLinebacker
BornSeptember 12, 1948
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
DiedOctober 11, 2021 (aged 73)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | September 12, 1948 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 11, 2021 (aged 73) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Druid (Tuscaloosa) | ||||||||
| College | Alcorn State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 9th round, 219th overall pick | ||||||||
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Washington played college football for the Alcorn State Braves and was selected in the ninth round of the 1970 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.[1] He was a one time Pro Bowler in 1976.
