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{{Short description|American football player (born 1947)}}
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| caption = Washington in 2011
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| number = 46
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| position = [[Cornerback]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|12|28}}
| position = [[Cornerback]]
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| birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|12|28}}
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| birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]]
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| high_school = [[John Marshall Harlan Career Academy|Chicago (IL) Harlan]]
| weight_lbs = 188
| highschool = [[John Marshall Harlan Career Academy|Chicago (IL) Harlan]]
| college = [[Morgan State Bears football|Morgan State]]
| draftyear = 1970
| college = [[Morgan State Bears football|Morgan State]]
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| draftround = 13
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| pastteams =
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1970}}–{{NFL Year|1978}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1970}}–{{NFL Year|1978}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|1979}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|1979}})
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| highlights =
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* 2× [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl VI|VI]], [[Super Bowl XII|XII]])
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| highlights =
* All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] (1969)
* [[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|All-CIAA]] (1969)
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| statlabel1 = Games played
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* 2× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl VI|VI]], [[Super Bowl XII|XII]])
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* 2× [[NFC Championship|NFC Champion]] ([[1971-72 NFL playoffs|1971]], [[1977-78 NFL playoffs|1977]])
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| statvalue3 = 107
|statlabel3=Fumble recoveries
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'''Mark Henry Washington''' (born December 28, 1947) is a former professional [[American football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played for ten seasons with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and the [[New England Patriots]]. Washington won two Super Bowls while playing for the Cowboys in 1971 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], and 1977 against the [[Denver Broncos]].
'''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==
==Early years==
Washington attended [[Chicago]]'s [[John Marshall Harlan Career Academy]], before receiving a scholarship to play for [[Morgan State University]]. He was coached by [[Earl Banks]], who at the time sent many of his players to professional [[American football|football]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2205&dat=19740326&id=P8MlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RfUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2330,1684504</ref> He became a four-starter at [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] and received All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] honors as a senior.
Washington attended [[Chicago]]'s [[John Marshall Harlan Career Academy]], before receiving a football scholarship to play for [[Morgan State University]]. He was coached by [[Earl Banks]], who at the time sent many of his players to professional [[American football|football]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2205&dat=19740326&id=P8MlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RfUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2330,1684504 | title=End Of An Era | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


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 [[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|All-CIAA]] honors. He finished his career with 15 interceptions.
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In 1993, he was inducted into the [[Morgan State University]] Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2205&dat=19931127&id=mZ8lAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7fQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1976,3831086</ref>

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In 1993, he was inducted into the [[Morgan State University]] Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2205&dat=19931127&id=mZ8lAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7fQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1976,3831086 | title=Morgan's Varsity 'M' Club inducts 16 into Hall of Fame | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Washington was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the 13th round (335th overall) of the [[1970 NFL Draft]]. Even as a rookie, he was one of the best athletes on the team and showed his big play potential with a 100-yard kickoff return for a [[touchdown]] against the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1917&dat=19701124&id=WGhGAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A-kMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4917,6192262</ref> He also blocked an [[extra point]] in [[Super Bowl V]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1243&dat=19710118&id=YgFYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JfcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1461,4086594</ref>
Washington was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the 13th round (335th overall) of the [[1970 NFL draft]]. Even as a rookie, he was one of the best athletes on the team and showed his big play potential with a 100-yard kickoff return for a [[touchdown]] against the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1917&dat=19701124&id=WGhGAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A-kMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4917,6192262 | title=Mike Washington Has Kickoff Return Formula | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> He also blocked an [[extra point]] in [[Super Bowl V]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1243&dat=19710118&id=YgFYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JfcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1461,4086594 | title=Kicker finally makes Colts | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> His 48.4 yards per kick return that season remains a franchise record (though unofficial, as he only returned five kicks on the season).


Coming into his second year, he injured his knee while returning a kickoff in preseason and was waived injured on August 25, [[1971 NFL season|1971]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19710822&id=UaM1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=KbcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2736,2685746</ref><ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19710826&id=we8lAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-PMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5777,1652442</ref> He would eventually rejoin the team and play in two games.
Coming into his second year, he injured his knee while returning a kickoff in preseason and was waived injured on August 25, [[1971 NFL season|1971]]. He would eventually rejoin the team and play in two games.


When [[Herb Adderley]] retired in [[1973 NFL season|1973]], he had a chance to earn the [[cornerback|left cornerback]] starting job, but he was passed over by [[Charlie Waters]]. After Waters struggled, he replaced him the next year and started 6 games.
When [[Herb Adderley]] retired in [[1973 NFL season|1973]], he had a chance to earn the [[cornerback|left cornerback]] starting job, but he was passed over by [[Charlie Waters]].


In [[1974 NFL season|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.
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In [[1975 NFL season|1975]], he was the starter for the full season (14 starts) and helped the Cowboys reach [[Super Bowl X]]. But he is mostly remembered for his play against [[Lynn Swann]], who finished the game with four receptions (two of those catches are very famous) for a then [[Super Bowl]] record 161 yards, one [[touchdown]] and became the first [[wide receiver]] to earn [[Super Bowl MVP]] honors.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=supervictims&num=4</ref><ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19760828&id=pOUNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jW0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5177,2609940</ref>


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In [[1975 NFL season|1975]], he was the starter at [[cornerback|left cornerback]] for the full season (14 starts), registered 4 interceptions (tied for second on the team) and helped the Cowboys reach [[Super Bowl X]]. But he is mostly remembered for his play against [[Lynn Swann]], who finished the game with four receptions for a then [[Super Bowl]] record 161 yards, one [[touchdown]] and became the first [[wide receiver]] to earn [[Super Bowl MVP]] honors. Washington had excellent coverage on Swann on all 4 receptions, but Swann was able to make plays each time.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=supervictims&num=4 | title=Mark Washington, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl X, Miami | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19760828&id=pOUNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jW0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5177,2609940 | title=Duck Soup Sans Swann? | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>
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The next year he was replaced with [[Benny Barnes]], but got a chance to start 5 games at [[cornerback|right cornerback]] after [[Mel Renfro]] was injured. He was waived on August 21, [[1979 NFL season|1979]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1665&dat=19790822&id=TlUaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZiYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3347,5938554</ref>

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In [[1976 NFL season|1976]], he was replaced with [[Benny Barnes]], but got a chance to start 5 games at [[cornerback|right cornerback]] after [[Mel Renfro]] was injured, posting 4 interceptions (led the team).

In [[1977 NFL season|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 NFL season|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 NFL season|1979]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1665&dat=19790822&id=TlUaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZiYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3347,5938554 | title=Transactions | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
Washington signed with the [[New England Patriots]] as a [[free agent]] on September 13, [[1979 NFL season|1979]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19790914&id=MoRRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BBIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5608,2478252</ref> He was released on November first, to make room for [[tight end]] [[Al Chandler]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19791102&id=GFBSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g3wDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6500,1293768</ref>
Washington signed with the [[New England Patriots]] as a [[free agent]] on September 13, [[1979 NFL season|1979]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19790914&id=MoRRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BBIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5608,2478252 | title=Patriots sign vet cornerback | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> He was released on November 1, to make room for [[tight end]] [[Al Chandler]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19791102&id=GFBSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g3wDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6500,1293768 | title=Injured Bulaich says blow was intentional | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 7 August 2024

For the Canadian Football League player, see Mark Washington (Canadian football).

Mark Washington
refer to caption
Washington in 2011
No. 46
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1947-12-28) December 28, 1947 (age 76)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Chicago (IL) Harlan
College:Morgan State
NFL draft:1970 / round: 13 / pick: 335
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:118
Interceptions:13
Interception yards:107
Fumble recoveries:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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Washington attended Chicago's John Marshall Harlan Career Academy, before receiving a football scholarship to play for Morgan State University. He was coached by Earl Banks, who at the time sent many of his players to professional football.[1]

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

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Dallas Cowboys

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Washington was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round (335th overall) of the 1970 NFL draft. Even as a rookie, he was one of the best athletes on the team and showed his big play potential with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins.[3] He also blocked an extra point in Super Bowl V.[4] His 48.4 yards per kick return that season remains a franchise record (though unofficial, as he only returned five kicks on the season).

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 1975, he was the starter at left cornerback for the full season (14 starts), registered 4 interceptions (tied for second on the team) and helped the Cowboys reach Super Bowl X. But he is mostly remembered for his play against Lynn Swann, who finished the game with four receptions for a then Super Bowl record 161 yards, one touchdown and became the first wide receiver to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Washington had excellent coverage on Swann on all 4 receptions, but Swann was able to make plays each time.[5][6]

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

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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

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  1. ^ "End Of An Era". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Morgan's Varsity 'M' Club inducts 16 into Hall of Fame". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mike Washington Has Kickoff Return Formula". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Kicker finally makes Colts". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Mark Washington, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl X, Miami". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Duck Soup Sans Swann?". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Patriots sign vet cornerback". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Injured Bulaich says blow was intentional". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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