Joe and Ken Washington

"Like smoke through a keyhole"...

That's how University of Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer described the running style of his All-American runningback Joe Washington.

Both Joe and his brother Ken were leaders in vaulting the Port Arthur Lincoln High School Bumblebees to Southeast Texas' dominating high school sports power in the early 1970s.

Hear Joe and Ken talk about:

Moving from Bay City to Port Arthur,
Being raised by and playing football for their father, Texas High School Hall of Fame Coach Joe Washington;
Big games played by the Bees in the early 1970s;
Some of Joe's and Ken's favorite plays, and keys to their success;
Port Arthur Lincoln track legend Robert Perry and basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Evans;
Meeting their lifelong sweethearts while students at Lincoln High School;
and much, much, more!!

The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Coach Joe Washington, Phyllis Washington, Melvin Brown, Coach Dealey, James Gamble, Leroy Leopold, Richard Dick Williams, Cordell Lindsey, Carl Jackson, Wayne Williams, Ellis Wise, Johny Hamilton, Anderson Harrison (teacher), Henry Mayes, Jayne Smith, Roberta Simpkins Moss, Clayton Clark, Jeff Bergeron, Larry Mayer, Glen Como, Anthony Bryant, Anderson Harrison (player), Gary Newman, Marvin Moore, Sam Graham, Ronnie Ford, Gary Drake, Chucky Baker, Charles Alexander, Marvin Charles, Reginald Lewis, Calvin Jerry, Nathaniel Mack, Burks Washington, Alphonse Thomas, Joseph Threats, Brent Guidry, Harold Jones, Carlton Richards, Judge Brad Burnett, Wade Phillips, Robert Perry, Earl "The Pearl" Evans, Meadow Lark Arceneaux Washington, Leroy Arceneaux, Charles Getwood, Clifford Landry, Laurence Ann Roberts Washington...and more!!

Also included is renowned recording artist Carlos Santana!

This ain't no Jive--it's straight from the Bee Hive...

Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Joe washington--all american

Joe was an All American runningback at Port Arthur Lincoln, and was recruited by nearly every major college in America. Hear him talk about his experiences playing for the Bumblebees on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

ken washington--all state

Joe washington--all american

Ken was an All State quarterback, and never lost a district game in leading the Bumblebees to three straight district titles in one of the toughest districts in the State. Hear him talk about his experiences at Lincoln High School on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Joe was a leader both on and off the field. Hear him talk about his days at Lincoln High School on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Ken was known for his coolness on the field, and for his passing prowess. Hear him talk about quarterbacking the Bees on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

coach joe washington and Little Joe

Joe and Ken's father was Texas High School Hall of Fame Coach Joe Washington. Hear Joe talk about playing for his father on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

ken and coach Joe washington

coach joe washington and Little Joe

Hear Ken talk about playing football for his father, Hall of Fame Coach Joe Washington, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

college all american

Joe was a two-time All American, and two-time National Champion, at the University of Oklahoma. Hear him tell his story on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

super bowl bound

college all american

Joe was a first-round draft pick, and played ten years in the NFL, including two Super Bowls. Hear him talk about his early years in Southeast Texas on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

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book signing

Joe shared his thoughts on success both on and off the field in his book Seven Secrets of the Silver Shoes. Hear him share about his Southeast Texas upbringings on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

book signing

In February 2018, Joe attended a book signing at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur. Joining him were (L to R) Joe, Coach Richard Williams, Coach James Gamble, Coach Leroy Leopold, Coach Joe Washington, brother Ken Washington. Hear Joe and Ken talk about all these gentlemen on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

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