ASHBURN, Va. — 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 died. He was 84.
A Washington Commanders spokesperson said Tuesday the family informed the team of Fischer’s death. A cause of death was not immediately available.
"Fischer was one of the greatest defensive backs in franchise history," The Commanders said Tuesday. "Ranking in the top 10 in both interceptions and interception return yardage."
Fischer 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. His 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.
In college, Fischer played safety, tailback and quarterback at Nebraska, roughly a two-hour drive from where he grew up in St. Edward closer to the center of the state. A 17th-round pick of the Cardinals out of college, 232nd overall, Fischer is one of the players in Washington's ring of fame.
Fischer settled in Ashburn, Va. with his family after retiring from the NFL. He was laid to rest in Leesburg.
