Mark Lester Pattison (born December 13, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and New Orleans Saints. He played college football for the Washington Huskies.
Early life Born and raised in Seattle, Pattison graduated from its Roosevelt High School in 1980. Playing as a wide receiver as a junior and at quarterback as a senior for the Rough Riders, he was the Player of the Year by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
College career Pattison was a three-year letterman at the University of Washington under head coach Don James. His senior year ended with a win in the 1985 Orange Bowl. He was selected in the seventh round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Raiders. In 2016, Pattison's 1984 team was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame.
After football Following his NFL career, Pattison took up mountain climbing. In 2013, he began a goal to climb the Seven Summits, the highest points on each of the seven continents. His completed this goal by reaching the summit of Mount Everest on 23 May 2021.
He used this trek to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Foundation and Higher Ground.
Pattison currently is an executive for Sports Illustrated.
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