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.

Career

In his seven seasons in NFL, Washington played five years with

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, one year with Phoenix Cardinals, and a year with San Francisco 49ers. Chris still holds the leading record in tackles of 457 at Iowa State University and is a member of the

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fraternity. Washington's career ended as a result of injuries. He was inducted into the

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in 2009.

Personal life

Washington resides in

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1962 births Living people American football linebackers Iowa State Cyclones football players Phoenix Cardinals players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Players of American football from Jackson, Mississippi {{linebacker-1960s-stub