Fred Washington (offensive tackle)

For the defensive tackle, see Fred Washington (defensive tackle).

Fred Washington

No. 75
Born:	(1944-06-14) June 14, 1944 (age 80) Marlin, Texas
Died:	1985
Career information
Position(s)	Offensive tackle
College	North Texas
Career history
As player
1968	Washington Redskins
Career stats
Playing stats at NFL.com

Fred Earl Washington Sr. (June 14, 1944 – 1985)^[1] was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of North Texas. His son Fred Washington Jr., a defensive tackle at Texas Christian University, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft, but was killed in a car accident during his rookie season.^[2]

References

1. "Mom Of Late Bears Defender Recalls A Sad December". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
2. "Car Crash Takes Life of Fred Washington, Chicago Bears Tackle". Los Angeles Times. December 21, 1990. Retrieved December 14, 2017.