Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 62 years old.
Glasgow was a member of UW’s 1977 squad that went to the Rose Bowl and defeated Michigan in a stunning upset, 27-20, early in 1978. His collegiate accomplishments eventually earned him recognition on the All-Century Team for the University of Washington.
He was drafted after the following year by the Baltimore Colts in the eighth round of the 1979 NFL draft, the start of a 14-year NFL career that would land him back in Seattle for his final five seasons from 1988-1992.
Glasgow was an excellent kick and punt returner early in his career with Baltimore, but had transitioned to a full-time defensive back and special teamer by the time he landed in Seattle.
Across five seasons, Glasgow appeared in 77 games, starting 31, and recording 5.5 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and three interceptions.
The Seahawks Wire sends our condolences to Glasgow and his family.
