Christopher Washington (born March 6, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, and Phoenix Cardinals. Washington was a member of the 49ers Super Bowl championship team in 1989.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 6, 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Julian (Chicago, Illinois) | ||||||||
| College: | Iowa St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1984 / round: 6 / pick: 142 | ||||||||
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Professional career
editIn his seven seasons in the NFL, Washington played five years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one year with the Phoenix Cardinals, and a year with the San Francisco 49ers. Washington still holds the leading record in tackles with 457 at Iowa State University and is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Washington's career ended as a result of injuries.[1] He was inducted into the Iowa State Cyclones Hall of Fame in 2009.[2][3]
Personal life
editWashington resides in Gilbert, Arizona.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Chris Washington Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Football Hall of Famer Chris Washington". CycloneFanatic.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "Chris Washington - Hall of Fame Class of 2009". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
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