Former Washington Redskins cornerback Pat Fisher has died at the age of 84, the team announced Tuesday.
“We mourn the passing of Ring of Fame member and former All-Pro cornerback Pat Fisher. Our deepest condolences go out to Mr. Fisher’s family and loved ones,” Washington’s commanders wrote on Twitter. Ta.
Fisher’s professional career spanned 17 years. Participated in 213 games. He spent 10 seasons with Washington and finished his playing career with the team with 27 interceptions and 412 interception return yards. The team stated that these performances rank seventh and fourth all-time in franchise history, respectively.
We mourn the loss of Ring of Fame member and former All-Pro cornerback Pat Fisher. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Fisher’s family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/h7PI4MQWzl
— Commander Washington (@Commanders) October 8, 2024
The Nebraska native played at the University of Nebraska, like his three older brothers, and was captain of the college football team in 1960. During his college career, he played multiple positions including punt returner, halfback, and quarterback.
He was drafted 232nd pick by the St. Louis Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) in 1961, then joined Washington as a free agent in 1968. His most notable time in the league was under George Allen.over the hill gang” coaches said he helped the team reach its first Super Bowl appearance during the 1972 season. (Related: Pioneer Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dies at age 77).
ATLANTA – DECEMBER 7: Safety No. 37 Pat Fisher of the Washington Redskins returns an interception on December 7, 1975 at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Redskins defeated the Falcons 30-27. (Photo courtesy of NFL Photos/Getty Images)
“Pat Fisher shows that size and speed are not necessarily the first requirements for a football player,” Allen said. said. “He never missed a practice, he never missed a game, he played 110 percent. He’s very tough, he loves the game, [and was] He’s a great competitor. ”
“Fisher is a member of the Washington Ring of Fame and was an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection for the team during his 10-year career with Washington from 1968 to 1977,” the team said in a statement. mentioned in. “Fisher’s contributions to the team and our community on the field will never be forgotten. We extend our condolences to Pat’s daughter, Allison Shannon, son, Marty Fisher, and the rest of Pat’s family and friends. I send my heartfelt condolences.”
Fisher retired after the 1977 season due to a back injury, and then settled with his family in Ashburn, Virginia.
He won the George Halas Award in 1978, an award given to the NFL’s “most successful against adversity” player, coach or staff member, according to a commander’s report.
