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Chris Washington (American football)

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Chris Washington
No. 54, 51, 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-03-06) March 6, 1962 (age 62)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Julian (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Iowa St.
NFL draft:1984 / round: 6 / pick: 142
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:17.5
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chris Washington (born March 6, 1962) is a former American football linebacker. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers and the Phoenix Cardinals. Washington was a member of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Championship Team in 1989.

Professional career

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In 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

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Washington resides in Gilbert, Arizona.

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Washington Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Football Hall of Famer Chris Washington". CycloneFanatic.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Chris Washington - Hall of Fame Class of 2009". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved November 21, 2021.