Ted Washington Sr. Explained

Ted Washington, Sr.
Number:53, 59
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:16 February 1948
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:244
Height In:1
Draftyear:1972
Draftround:17
Draftpick:439
High School:George S. Middleton (FL)
College:Mississippi Valley State
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:45.0
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:9
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:7
Pfr:WashTe20

Theodore Bernard Washington (born February 16, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played eleven seasons with the Houston Oilers, playing outside linebacker. Washington attended George S. Middleton High School in Tampa, graduated from Tuskegee Institute High School in Tuskegee, Alabama and later played collegiate football at Mississippi Valley State University. Washington earned a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from MVSU, a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from Tuskegee University, and devoted his life to Christian ministry following retirement from the NFL. He is the father of former NFL player Ted Washington Jr.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fathers and Sons Who Have Played Pro Football. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 11 May 2017. 9.