Details of Death: Died at the age of 65 after a long illness.
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Claudell Washington was a versatile outfielder who played for 7 teams during a 17-year career. He was a two-time All-Star and he won the World Series his rookie season in 1974 with the Oakland A’s at the age of 19. Known for his speed, Washington had 312 stolen bases over his career and batted .278 with 164 home runs.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Washington lives in pop culture history. In the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Matthew Broderick who played Ferris, is skipping school and is shown at a Cubs game. Footage of Washington hitting a foul ball is used and the ball is caught by Ferris in the stands.
What they said about him
RIP “Cool” Claudell Washington. It was an honor to tell his story two years ago. A real OG.
A funky farewell to Claudell Washington, who made the AL All Star team in 1975 when he was just 20 years old. This was my first card of his, and it's still my favorite. #RIPpic.twitter.com/EwfcsHUZ83
Mike Norris was one of Claudell Washington’s best friends, and they were roommates for years in the minors. “I’m at a loss for words,” Norris said of Washington’s death. “I couldn’t find a better friend than Claudell. This is one of the toughest days of my life right here.”
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