Inducted in 2002, Russ Washington played right tacke for the San Deigo Chargers from 1970-1982. In 1973 he was named the Chargers’ MVP and Lineman of the Year. Team captin in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 1979.
Retired with the Chargers team records for games played (200), starts (196) and consecutive starts (148). He was an All-NFL selection in 1978, and second team All-NFL in 1982. He was selected to the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1980.