Clarence Washington (born December 23, 1946) is a former American football defensive tackle who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 to 1971.[1][2] He played college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he played alongside and roomed with future Steeler teammate L. C. Greenwood.[3] According to sportswriter Jack Zanger, he and Greenwood both "demonstrated that they were worthy backup men" in 1969.[3] Washington played in 13 games as a backup tackle in 1969 and then in all 14 games in 1970.[4] Washington missed the 1971 season after suffering a broken leg during preseason workouts.[5][6][7] He was traded to the Chicago Bears prior to the 1972 season for a draft pick due to the Steelers' surplus of quality defensive linemen, but the deal was voided because Washington failed the physical exam.[8][9]
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | December 23, 1946 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 264 lb (120 kg) | ||||
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| College: | Arkansas–Pine Bluff | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1969 / round: 11 / pick: 264 | ||||
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References
edit- ^ "Clarence Washington at NFL.com". NFL.com.
- ^ "Clarence Washington NFL Football Statistics".
- ^ a b Zanger, Jack (1970). Pro Football 1970. Pocket Books. p. 243. ASIN B000JT52GY.
- ^ "Clarence Washington". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Injuries Plaguing Steelers". Latrobe Bulletin. July 30, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Carnicelli, Joe (July 30, 1971). "Redskins Coach Hurt in Camp". Latrobe Bulletin. p. 17. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "'This Is It' Says Beban After Cut". Palm Beach Post. August 6, 1971. p. 31. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Livingston, Pat (August 22, 1972). "The Real Thing?". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 35. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Pierson, Don (August 8, 1972). "Blitz Pleases Gibron". Chicago Tribune. p. 36. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
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