Mike Washington (January 7, 1953 – December 27, 2021) was an American former professional
football
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player who played in 9 NFL seasons from 1976–1984 for the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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.
Born in
Montgomery, Alabama
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, Washington was an All-American at Alabama in 1974 and was selected in the 3rd round (53rd overall) of 1975 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.
His career ended after a head injury in the 1984 season opener against the
Chicago Bears
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at Soldier Field.
References
1953 births
Living people
Players of American football from Montgomery, Alabama
American football cornerbacks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Alabama Crimson Tide football players
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