Former All-Pro CB Pat Fischer dies at age 84

Pat Fischer, an All-Pro cornerback at St. Louis and Washington, has died, the Commanders announced Tuesday. Fisher was 84.

A cause of death could not initially be determined.

“The Washington Commanders mourn the loss of Pat Fischer. “Fischer was one of the greatest defensive backs in franchise history, ranking in the top 10 in both interceptions and interception return yardage,” Washington said in a statement. “Fischer’s contributions to the team on the field and in our community will never be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to Pat’s daughter Allison Shannon, his son Marty Fischer and the rest of Pat’s family and friends at this time.”

Fischer played 17 seasons for Washington and the St. Louis Cardinals. He appeared in three Pro Bowls (1964, 1965 and 1969) and was named All-Pro in 1964.

The Cardinals selected him in the 17th round in 1961 and he played his first seven seasons in St. Louis. Fischer signed with Washington as a free agent in 1968, and the NFL exercised the Rozelle Rule, which awarded the Cardinals a second-round pick in 1969 and a third-round pick in 1970 as compensation.

He spent 10 years in Washington.

In 220 regular season and playoff games, Fischer made 57 interceptions.

Fischer retired after the 1977 season due to a back injury and was honored by the Pro Football Writers of America with the George Halas Award for his role as an NFL player, coach or employee who overcame the most adversity to achieve success in 1977 be.

Fischer is in the Washington Ring of Fame and a member of Washington's 80 best list.

After his retirement, he settled with his family in Ashburn, Virginia, and worked as a stockbroker and in the real estate business.