ASHBURN, Va. — Pat Fischer, an All-Pro cornerback who was chosen to the Pro Bowl three times during his 17-year NFL career with St. Louis and Washington, has died. He was 84 years old.
A spokesperson for Washington commanders said Tuesday that the family informed the team of Fischer’s death. The cause of death was not immediately available.
“Fischer was one of the best defensive backs in franchise history,” The Commanders said Tuesday. “Ranked in the top 10 in interceptions and interception return distance.”
Fischer played in the league from 1961 to 1977, was a first-team All-Pro in 1964 and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1964, 1965 and 1969. He spent his first seven years with the St. .Louis and his last 10 years with Washington, throwing 57 interceptions in 220 regular season and playoff games.
In college, Fischer played safety, fullback and quarterback at Nebraska, about a two-hour drive from where he grew up in St. Edward, closer to the center of the state. A 17th round pick by the Cardinals out of college, 232nd overall, Fischer is one of Washington’s ring players of fame.
Fischer settled in Ashburn, Virginia with his family after retiring from the NFL. He was buried in Leesburg.
