Kenny Washington
- January 5, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kenny Washington |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 31, 1918(1918-08-31) |
| Age | 106 |
| Date Of Death | June 24, 1971, Los Angeles, CA |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Kenny Washington Biography
| Name | Kenny Washington |
| Birthday | Aug 31 |
| Birth Year | 1918 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Blue Washington, Marion Lenán |
| Children(s) | Kenny Washington Jr., Karin Washington Cohen |
Kenny Washington is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 31, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The first African American football player in the NFL’s modern, post-WW II, era.
The Chicago Bears’ George Halas tried to sign him out of college, but he was blocked by NFL owners.
He was born Los Angeles, California.
Kenny Washington Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kenny Washington is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny Washington 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
A standout running back at UCLA, he rushed for a school record 1,914 yards during his time with the team; the record stood unbroken for more than three decades.
It would take four years for him to be be picked up by an NFL team. The Cleveland Rams finally made the move, insisting on integrating their team.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
Kenny Washington height 6 feet 1 inches Kenny weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kenny Washington Dating?
According to our records, Kenny Washington is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kenny Washington’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny Washington celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.
Who was the 1st black NFL player?
In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American to play in the NFL during its formative years. However, in the years after Fritz’s departure, the NFL owners imposed a “gentleman’s agreement” preventing the signing of more black players. The four men below are credited with re-integrating the NFL in 1946.
What is Kenny Washington known for?
Kenny Washington, byname of Kenneth S. Washington, (born August 31, 1918, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died June 24, 1971, Los Angeles), one of the first African American college gridiron football stars on the West Coast and one of two black players to reintegrate the National Football League (NFL) in 1946.
Who did Kenny Washington play for in the NFL?
No. 13
Undrafted:| 1940
Career history
Hollywood Bears (1940–1945) Los Angeles Rams (1946–1948)
Career highlights and awards
Is Kenny Washington in the Hall of Fame?
Ken Washington was the first All-American in the history of the University of California-Los Angeles football and the first Bruin to be elected to the National Football Foundation’s Hall of Fame.
Has a black QB ever won a Super Bowl?
On Jan. 31, 1988, Doug Williams became the first black QB to win the Super Bowl.