Sharron Washington

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Sharron Washington
Born: (1943-01-29) January 29, 1943 (age 81)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) HB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
College Northeast Missouri State
NFL draft 1967 / Round: 8 / Pick: 201
Drafted by Houston Oilers
Career history
As player
1967 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1967)
Career stats

Sharron Dennis Washington (born January 29, 1943) was a Canadian football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1967. [1] He previously played college football at Northeast Missouri State University from 1963 to 1966. [2] Washington was picked in the 1967 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers (#201 overall).

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References

  1. "Sharron Washington Statistics on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com.
  2. "Football Notes: Truman vs. William Jewell - October, 13 (2:00 p.m.)". Truman State University Athletics.