Tim Washington
American gridiron football player (1959–1992)
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Timothy Bernard Washington (July 11, 1959 – January 4, 1992)[1] was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and Fresno State Bulldogs. Washington was the final selection of the 1982 NFL draft, selected by the San Francisco 49ers. He would split that season between the 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Fresno, California, U.S.
Fremont, California, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | November 7, 1959 Fresno, California, U.S. | ||||
| Died | January 4, 1992 (aged 32) Fremont, California, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Fresno | ||||
| College | California Fresno State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1982: 12th round, 334th overall pick | ||||
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Washington's brother Anthony Washington also played in the NFL.[2]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers waived him on September 6, 1982.[3]
Kansas City Chiefs
Washington was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 1, 1983.[4]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
In May 1984, Washington signed a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[5]