Clarence Washington

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Clarence Washington
No. 67
Position Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1946-12-23) December 23, 1946 (age 78)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College Arkansas–Pine Bluff
NFL draft 1969: 11th round, 264th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played27
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clarence Washington (born December 23, 1946) is an American former professional 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Clarence Washington at NFL.com". NFL.com.
  2. ↑ "Clarence Washington NFL Football Statistics".
  3. 1 2 Zanger, Jack (1970). Pro Football 1970. Pocket Books. p. 243. ASIN   B000JT52GY.
  4. ↑ "Clarence Washington". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Injuries Plaguing Steelers". Latrobe Bulletin. July 30, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved November 3, 2018– via newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Carnicelli, Joe (July 30, 1971). "Redskins Coach Hurt in Camp". Latrobe Bulletin. p. 17. Retrieved November 3, 2018– via newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "'This Is It' Says Beban After Cut". Palm Beach Post. August 6, 1971. p. 31. Retrieved November 3, 2018– via newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Livingston, Pat (August 22, 1972). "The Real Thing?". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 35. Retrieved November 3, 2018– via newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Pierson, Don (August 8, 1972). "Blitz Pleases Gibron". Chicago Tribune. p. 36. Retrieved November 3, 2018– via newspapers.com.


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