Hall of Fame

Dave Washington, Jr.

  • Class
  • Induction
    2018
  • Sport(s)
    Football
  • Alcorn State
  • Dave Washington, Jr. was a dual-sport standout at Alcorn State University in the SWAC, contributing as a linebacker on national-championship football teams in 1968-69 and as a forward on the 1969 undefeated 27-0 basketball squad.
  • He went on to an 11-year NFL career after being drafted in 1970 and later dedicated his life to education, youth development and ministry.
  • In recognition of his outstanding collegiate accomplishments and lasting impact on SWAC athletics and his community, Washington was inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame in 2018.