Mark Washington (cornerback)
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| College: | Morgan State | ||||||||
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| NFL draft: | 1970 / Round: 13 / Pick: 335 | ||||||||
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Mark Henry Washington (born December 28, 1947) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He played college football at Morgan State University.
Early years
Washington attended
He became a four year starter at cornerback and was part of a team that had 31 straight wins. As a senior, he was named co-captain, posted 6 interceptions and received All-CIAA honors. He finished his career with 15 interceptions.
In 1993, he was inducted into the Morgan State University Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Washington was selected by the
Coming into his second year, he injured his knee while returning a kickoff in preseason and was waived injured on August 25, 1971. He would eventually rejoin the team and play in two games.
When Herb Adderley retired in 1973, he had a chance to earn the left cornerback starting job, but he was passed over by Charlie Waters.
In 1974, he was named the starting left cornerback at mid-season after Waters struggled and held the job until being slowed down by an ankle injury in the last 2 contests, starting a total of 6 games.
In
In 1976, he was replaced with Benny Barnes, but got a chance to start 5 games at right cornerback after Mel Renfro was injured, posting 4 interceptions (led the team).
In 1977, he started 4 games at mid-season after Aaron Kyle suffered a fractured left wrist. He also filled in at left corner in Super Bowl XII when Barnes exited with a foot injury early in the game. In 1978, he started 3 games at left cornerback in place of Barnes who had foot problems, but was later sidelined himself by a right knee injury. He was waived on August 21, 1979.[7]
New England Patriots
Washington signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent on September 13, 1979.[8] He was released on November 1, to make room for tight end Al Chandler.[9]
References
- ^ "End Of An Era". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Morgan's Varsity 'M' Club inducts 16 into Hall of Fame". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Washington Has Kickoff Return Formula". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Kicker finally makes Colts". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Mark Washington, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl X, Miami". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Duck Soup Sans Swann?". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Patriots sign vet cornerback". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Injured Bulaich says blow was intentional". Retrieved February 19, 2023.