Ted Washington Sr.

Theodore Bernard Washington Sr. (February 16, 1948 – May 8, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

Ted Washington, Sr.

No. 53, 59
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1948-02-16)February 16, 1948 Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Died:	May 8, 2017(2017-05-08) (aged 69) Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	George S. Middleton (FL)
College:	Mississippi Valley State
NFL draft:	1972: 17th round, 439th pick
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (1972)* Houston Oilers (1973–1982)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 45.0 Fumble recoveries: 9 Interceptions: 7 Stats at Pro Football Reference

He played ten 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 was the father of former NFL player Ted Washington Jr.^[1]