An outstanding performer in two sports, Don Washington '86 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.
He was a defensive mainstay for some of the best football teams in Towson history. As a senior, he was co-captain for the team that posted a 10-1 record and made the first of three NCAA Division II playoff appearances.
He was a four-year starter at middle guard who finished his career with 154 tackles and nine fumble recoveries. His shared the school record with nine career fumble recoveries.
In his senior season, he was the Tigers’ third-leading tackler with 60 stops. He was honored as Towson’s Lineman of the Year as a senior when Towson led NCAA Division II in defense, allowing just 5.8 points per game.
In addition, he also captained the Tiger track and field team as a senior. Also a track and field standout, the Cambridge, Md., native was the East Coast Conference champion in the discus as a junior and senior.
He was honored as Towson’s Senior Athlete of the Year in 1984.
He was president of the Creatwell Community Association and the Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns and a lay minister.
