Kenny Washington Jersey

Kenny Washington is a legendary figure in the history of UCLA Bruins football, and his #13 jersey is a symbol of his groundbreaking college and professional football career. Here’s an overview of his career and information about his jersey: 1. College Career: • Kenny Washington played college football at UCLA from 1937 to 1939, where he was a standout halfback and defensive back。 • He was the first UCLA player to be named an All-American in 1939, leading the nation in total offense that year。 • Washington rushed for 1,914 yards in his college career, a school record for 34 years。 • He was also a teammate of Jackie Robinson at UCLA, and together they were part of an unprecedented number of black athletes on a single team for that time。 2. Career Statistics: • In college, Washington set a record of 3,206 yards for total offense over his career and won the Douglas Fairbanks trophy for the best college player in the U.S.。 3. Jersey Information: • Fans can honor Washington’s legacy by wearing his #13 UCLA Bruins jersey, which is available for purchase and is the first jersey to be retired at UCLA。 • The jersey represents not only his time as a Bruin but also his enduring impact on the sport and the fight for racial integration in American football。 4. Post-College Career: • Washington was one of the first African American players to reintegrate the National Football League (NFL) in 1946, playing for the Los Angeles Rams。 • Despite suffering from knee injuries, he managed to average 6.1 yards per carry during his three seasons with the Rams and scored a 92-yard touchdown, a record that still stands with the Rams as the longest run from the line of scrimmage。 Kenny Washington’s #13 UCLA jersey is a symbol of his dedication, skill, and the barriers he broke in his football career. His legacy as a trailblazer in both college and professional football is celebrated and remembered through his retired jersey and his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956。