Russ Washington

Russ Washington
No. 70
Position: Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1946-12-17) December 17, 1946
Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 289 lb (131 kg)
Career information
College: Missouri
NFL Draft: 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games Played: 200
Games Started: 196
Fumble recoveries: 7
Player stats at PFR

Russ Washington (born December 17, 1946) was an offensive and defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League and National Football League from 1968-1982. He was taken in the first round (4th overall) of the 1968 Common AFL/NFL Draft out of the University of Missouri.

Accolades

Washington was selected 2nd Team All-Pro twice in his career, 1979 & 1982, 1st Team All-AFC in 1974 & 1978 and 2nd Team All-AFC in 1973 & 1977. He was selected to the Pro Bowl on five occasions 1974-'75 & 1977-'79.

Washington was inducted into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame in 1995.

Personal

He now owns a car wash in National City of San Diego, California.

See also

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