Pat Fischer, an All-Pro cornerback who was chosen three times for the Pro Bowl during his 17-year NFL career with St. Louis and Washington, has passed away at the age of 84. He played in the league from 1961-77, was first-team All-Pro in 1964, and was picked for the Pro Bowl in '64, '65, and '69. Fischer spent his first seven years with the St. Louis Cardinals and his final 10 with Washington, making 57 interceptions in 220 regular-season and playoff games. He played safety, tailback, and quarterback at Nebraska before joining the Washington team.
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Pat Fischer, a veteran cornerback for the Washington Redskins, passed away at the age of 84. Despite being physically disadvantaged, Fischer matched in size, strength, and aggressive play. He was voted one of the 70 Greatest Redskins in 2002 and is a member of the Redskins/Commanders Ring of Fame. Fischer's grit, intensity, and aggressive play made him a standout in NFL history.
Fischer, a 5-foot-9 and 170-pound player, faced top physical talents like Harold Carmichael twice each season in the NFL. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961, he had an incredible 1964 season, intercepting ten passes and returning two for touchdowns. He was awarded All-Pro 1st team for his spectacular performance, leading the NFL in interceptions and touchdowns.
Fischer was also a Pro Bowler in both the 1965 and 1969 seasons. Despite facing heavy guards, he remained a primary starting corner for 15 years. His fitness and discipline in the game allowed him to start all 14 games in 14 of his 17 seasons, a testament to his discipline and commitment to the game.
Fischer was a renowned Nebraska Football Hall of Fame member, who excelled as a receiver and returner, contributing 56 career interceptions and four touchdown returns. Former Redskins head coach George Allen absolutely loved Pat Fischer, saying, “Pat Fischer showed that size and speed is not necessarily the number one requisite for a football player. He never missed a practice, never missed a game, played a 110 percent, was as tough as nails, loved the game, and was a tremendous competitor.”
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