NFC CHAMPS!

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HALL OF FAME LEGACYA LEGENd

RETURNSJan. 7, 2004After an 11-year hiatus, Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs returned for a second stint as Redskins head coach. Gibbs coached for four seasons in the 2000s and guided the team to two playoff appearances. In Gibbs’ first game back, on Sept. 12, 2004, the Redskins defeated Tampa Bay 16–10 to notch the team’s 500th regular season win in franchise history. Running back Clinton Portis, acquired by trade in the 2004 off season, ran for a 64-yard touchdown on his first carry as a Redskin. Overall, Gibbs posted 171 wins in his two coaching stints with the Redskins.

2008–10Four Redskins were inducted into the Hall of Fame in a three-year span. On Aug. 2, 2008, tens of thousands of Redskins fans trekked to Canton, Ohio to watch an emotional induction ceremony for Art Monk and Darrell Green. Monk and Green were followed by Bruce Smith in 2009 and Russ Grimm in 2010. In 2011, Chris Hanburger earned induction as well. Overall, a total of 19 Redskins coaches, players and administrators have been enshrined into the Hall of Fame, third-most among NFL franchises.

A COMEBACK FOR THE AGESSept. 19, 2005Wide receiver Santana Moss caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes against the Cowboys—including a 70-yarder—to lead the Redskins to a come-from-behind win at Dallas on Monday Night Football. It provided a season-long spark for the Redskins. They won their final five games, including a season-ending sweep of the NFC East, to earn a playoff berth. On Jan. 7, 2006, the Redskins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–10 in the Wild Card round, but their postseason run ended a week later with a 20–10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional game.

Dec. 30, 2007 Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor passed away on Nov. 27, 2007, one day after he was shot by an intruder in his Miami home. Five days later, prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills, the Redskins hosted a moving tribute to Taylor and grieving

fans left flowers, cards and messages at a memorial outside FedExField. Following the Bills game, the Redskins reeled off four consecutive wins, capped by a 27–6 rout of the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on Dec. 30, 2007. It secured a

Redskins playoff berth and the 21-point victory margin called to mind Taylor, who wore jersey number 21.

WIN FOR ‘21’

Sept. 14, 1997The Redskins opened Jack Kent Cooke Stadium—renamed FedExField in 1999 —with a 19–13 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Gus Frerotte connected with wide receiver Michael Westbrook for a 40-yard touchdown to give the Redskins the win.

NEW HOME

NEW OWNERSHIPMay 25, 1999Entrepreneur Daniel M. Snyder gained unanimous NFL approval to become the majority owner of the Redskins. A lifelong Washingtonian, Snyder bought the club for $800 million, the most ever for an American sports franchise at the time. At 34 years old, he was the youngest owner in the NFL. Snyder built the Redskins into one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises, as ranked by Forbes magazine. In 2000, he founded the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, which has given back more than tens of millions of dollars to the community.

CHAMPS AGAIN!SUPER STUNNER1983–84In 1983, the Redskins finished with a 14–2 record and set an NFL record by scoring 541 points in 16 games. In the opening round of the playoffs, the Redskins defeated the Los Angeles Rams 51–7—the franchise’s largest margin of victory ever in a postseason game. The Redskins then defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24–21 in the NFC title game. On Jan. 22, 1984, in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, the Redskins were stymied by the Oakland Raiders, losing 38–9 in a stunning upset.

GO, GREENJan. 10–17, 1988Cornerback Darrell Green cemented his Hall of Fame credentials in the Redskins’ playoff run following the 1987 regular season. On Jan. 10, 1988, Green returned a punt 52 yards to provide the game-winning points in a 21–17 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. A week later, on Jan. 17, 1988 in the NFC title game versus the Minnesota Vikings at RFK Stadium, Green broke up a 4th-down pass at the goal line to secure a 17–10 win.SUPER BOWL!

Dec. 31, 1972 The Redskins defeated the defending Super Bowl champions Dallas Cowboys 26–3 in the NFC Championship at RFK Stadium. Quarterback Billy Kilmer tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Charley Taylor to seal the win. In Super Bowl VII, on Jan. 14, 1973 in Los Angeles, the Redskins would fall to the undefeated Miami Dolphins 14–7.

COOKE & CO. 1974Media and sports franchise magnate Jack Kent Cooke first joined the Redskins ownership group in 1961 but he stayed in Los Angeles as owner of the NBA’s Lakers and the NHL’s Kings. In the meantime, minority stockholder and prominent Washington, D.C. attorney Edward Bennett Williams oversaw the Redskins’ day-to-day operations starting in 1965. Cooke took over controlling interest of the Redskins in 1974 but didn’t assume operations of the franchise until 1979. During Cooke’s tenure as majority owner of the Redskins, the team made it to the postseason eight times and played in five NFC title games and four Super Bowls, winning three.

BURGUNdY, GOLd ANd BROWN1972The first Redskins running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, Larry Brown earned four Pro Bowl appearances in his eight-year career. His 1972 Most Valuable Player award is a testament to his key contributions—including 1,216 rushing yards—during the Redskins’ drive to Super Bowl VII.

THE FUTURE iS NOWJan. 6, 1971 The Redskins hired George Allen as head coach and general manager. Allen guided the club to nine wins in his first season and an 11–3 record in 1972, winning NFL Coach of the Year honors both seasons. Allen traded for veteran players—including Diron Talbert, Jack Pardee and Ron McDole—who earned the nickname “The Over the Hill Gang.” In Allen’s seven years as head coach, the Redskins made the postseason five times and reached the Super Bowl in his second season.

OFFENSIVE JuGGERNaut

HAiL TO RFKOct. 1, 1961The Redskins played their first game at D.C. Stadium, a 24–21 loss to the New York Giants. Renamed Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969, the facility was the Redskins’ home for 36 years. It was the first major stadium designed as multi-purpose for both football and baseball, setting off a trend in cities across the country. RFK proved to be a distinct home-field advantage for the Redskins. The team posted a 173–102–2 record at RFK, including 11–1 in the postseason, and sold out every game for the final 31 seasons.

ONE WORD: LOMBARDIFeb. 6, 1969 The unthinkable happened. The Redskins lured legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi to Washington. He took over the Redskins as head coach and led the team to a 7–5–2 record, the franchise’s first winning season since 1955. Lombardi died of cancer just before the start of the 1970 season.

A GiANT ROUTNov. 27, 1966

The Redskins acquired linebacker Sam Huff from the New York Giants in an April 1964 trade. Two

years later, Huff had his revenge as the Redskins dismantled the Giants 72–41 at D.C. Stadium in the highest-scoring NFL game ever. Sonny Jurgensen

threw three touchdown passes and the Redskins returned three turnovers for scores.

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The Redskins set 20 Super Bowl records on the way to a 42–10 win over the Denver Broncos in

Super Bowl XXII in San Diego. Quarterback Doug Williams earned MVP honors

after throwing for 340 yards and four TDs while running back

Timmy Smith rushed for 204 yards.

Jan. 31, 1988 SO CLOSE 1943 & 1945The Redskins won the Eastern Division crown again in 1943 and then defeated the New York Giants 28–0—thanks to three touchdown runs by Andy Farkas—to advance to the NFL title game. In another rematch versus Chicago, the Bears defeated the Redskins 41–21 at Wrigley Field. Two years later, the Redskins were in the NFL title game again, this time against the Cleveland Rams. In the first quarter, Sammy Baugh threw a pass that struck the goal post in his own end zone, resulting in a safety. It proved to be an unlucky play, as the Redskins lost to the Rams 15–14 at frigid Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

The Redskins finished the 1942 regular season with a 10–1 mark to capture the Eastern Division and set up a rematch with the Chicago Bears. At Griffith Stadium, the Redskins won 14–6 for their second NFL championship. Sammy Baugh tossed a 39-yard pass to Wilbur Moore for a touchdown and halfback Andy Farkas scored on a 1-yard run. The defense limited the Bears’ vaunted T-formation offense to 170 yards.

Dec. 13, 1942 GREATEST REDSKINS UPSET

Nov. 8, 1959 The Redskins struggled most of the 1950s, but they stunned the defending world champion Baltimore Colts 27–24 at Griffith Stadium as quarterback Eddie LeBaron outshined Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas. In the final two minutes of the game, lineman Tom Braatz intercepted a Unitas pass and Sam Baker kicked a 46-yard game-winning field goal. Despite the loss, the Colts still won the NFL title in 1959—making the Redskins’ upset win even more impressive.

TOUCHdOWN TORRENT Oct. 1, 1955 Sammy Baugh had retired after the 1952 season and Eddie LeBaron, at just 5' 7" and 165 pounds, stepped in at quarterback to lead the Redskins most of the decade. On Oct. 1, 1955 in Philadelphia, the Redskins scored 21 points in 137 seconds to come from behind and nip the Eagles 31–30.

A TV FiRST

June 14, 1950 American Oil (AMOCO) announced plans to televise all of the Redskins’ games

starting in 1950. No other pro team had all of its games broadcast on TV at the time. Owner George Preston Marshall’s slogan: “The Redskins every Sunday ... in your

living room or at the stadium.”

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Class of 1996

Larry Brown

George Allen

Class of 2002

The Over the Hill Gang

Jack Kent Cooke

Art Monk

Class of 2008

Mark Rypien

JoeJacoby

JoeTheismann

George Starke

Darryl Grant

Darrell Green

Class of 2008

Sean Taylor

Santana Moss

Clinton Portis

Clinton Portis

LondonFletcher

BrianOrakpo

ChrisCooley

RussGrimm

Darrell Green

Chris Hanburger

Art Monk

Daniel M. Snyder

Chris Samuels

Joe Gibbs

Bobby Mitchell

Class of 1983

Charley Taylor

Class of 1984

Vince Lombardi

Jerry Smith

Sam Huff

Class of 1982

Charley Taylor

Billy Kilmer

Doug Williams

JohnRiggins

ANOTHER TITLE!

BACK TO THE PLAYOFFSJan. 8, 2000In the first-ever playoff game at FedExField, the Redskins feasted on the Detroit Lions in a 27–13 win. Running back Stephen Davis led the offense with 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Redskins’ playoff run ended a week later in Tampa Bay with a 14–13 loss to the Buccaneers.

LaVar Arrington

The Redskins and the dominant “Hogs” offensive line downed the Miami Dolphins 27–17 in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, for the franchise’s first NFL championship in 40 years. MVP John Riggins’ 43-yard TD run on 4th-and-1—a play forever known as “70 Chip”—sealed the win in the fourth quarter.

Jan. 30, 1983

John Riggins

Class of 1992

‘Hogs’ Night Out

The Hogettes

Gary Clark

Charles Mann

Ken Houston

Class of 1986

AN MVP KiCKDec. 19, 1982At snowy RFK Stadium, kicker Mark Moseley set an NFL record with his 21st consecutive field goal—a last-second 42-yarder—to give the Redskins a dramatic 15–14 win over the New York Giants. Moseley was named the league’s MVP after the season.

GiBBS ERA BEGiNSJan. 13, 1981 An era of Redskins dominance began with the hiring of Joe Gibbs as head coach. Gibbs worked alongside general manager Bobby Beathard to acquire talent and the franchise had arguably its greatest rookie class in 1981, acquiring impact players Russ Grimm, Mark May, Joe Jacoby, Dexter Manley, Charlie Brown, Darryl Grant and Clint Didier. From 1981–92, Gibbs guided the Redskins to an impressive four Super Bowls—winning three titles—and accumulated a 124–60 regular season record and an amazing 16–5 postseason record.

‘WE WANT dALLAS’

Jan. 22, 1983The Redskins, 8–1 in the strike-shortened 1982 season,

hosted the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC title game at raucous RFK Stadium. Dexter Manley batted a pass to fellow defensive

lineman Darryl Grant, who intercepted it and high-stepped into the end zone for a game-clinching touchdown in a 31–17 victory.

Dexter Manley

FiRST LAdiES OF FOOTBALLSept. 30, 1962 The Redskinettes made their debut before a game against St. Louis at D.C. Stadium. Now known as the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, these “First Ladies of Football” are the longest-running cheerleading squad in the NFL.

Sonny Jurgensen

Class of 1983

In the early 1960s, the Redskins assembled a collection of offensive stars. In December 1961, the club traded first-round draft pick (and Heisman Trophy winner) Ernie Davis to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell, a dynamic running back/flanker. Mitchell broke the color barrier for the Redskins franchise. In April 1964, the Redskins traded for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and drafted wide receiver Charley Taylor. Mitchell, Jurgensen and Taylor would go on to Hall of Fame careers.

1961 & 1964

HONORiNG BAUGH Nov. 23, 1947 Washington, D.C. celebrated “Sammy Baugh Day” at Griffith Stadium. Baugh was presented with a burgundy station wagon before a game against the Chicago Cardinals. He celebrated by throwing six touchdown passes as the Redskins routed the Cardinals 45–21. Baugh was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1963.

Sammy Baugh

Class of 1963

73 to … OH, NODec. 8, 1940The Redskins and Bears met again in the NFL title game, this time at Griffith Stadium. The Bears handed the Redskins one of the worst defeats in NFL history: 73–0. Chicago head coach George Halas unveiled the T-formation backfield and used it to dominate the game. Amazingly, the Redskins had as many first downs as the Bears, but still lost.

MONK’S THE ONEOct. 12, 1992Wide receiver Art Monk became the NFL’s all-time leading pass receiver, catching a 10-yard pass in a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Monk finished his remarkable 16-year career with 940 receptions, 888 of them in a Redskins uniform.

Chris Hanburger

Class of 2011WORLd CHAMPS! The Redskins and rookie quarterback Sammy Baugh went to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for the NFL title game against the 9–1–1 Bears. The weather was frigid and the field was frozen, but the Redskins won 28–21 as Baugh completed 17 of 34 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns. Wayne Millner, a Hall of Famer, caught 77- and 55-yard TD passes and Cliff Battles, also a Hall of Famer, added a 7-yard TD run.

Dec. 12, 1937

A NEW HOMEFeb. 13, 1937A new history began when the NFL approved the transfer of the Redskins franchise to Washington, D.C., with the team set to play at Griffith Stadium. The Redskins were quickly embraced by a captivated fan base. Later that year, George Preston Marshall formed the Redskins Marching Band with its trademark fight song, “Hail to the Redskins.”

Left to right: Cliff Battles

Class of 1968, Sammy Baugh, Wayne Millner

Ray Flaherty

Class of 1976

George Preston Marshall

Class of 1963

LONE STAR diETz Sept. 17, 1933A protégé of Pop Warner at the Carlisle Institute, and while there, a teammate of legendary player and athlete Jim Thorpe, Dietz was one of the greatest coaches in America. He took Boston by storm with an intricate offense that baffled defenses and thrilled fans.

iNAUGURAL SEASON iN d.C.Sept. 16, 1937The first Redskins game in Washington, D.C. was on a Thursday night against the New York Giants at Griffith Stadium—and the Redskins won 13–3. Led by head coach Ray Flaherty, the club posted an 8–3 record, including a season-ending 49–14 win over the Giants, to capture the Eastern Division crown.

George Preston Marshall headed a syndicate to buy an NFL franchise for Boston and his bid was approved by the league. The team played at Braves Field, home of the National League baseball club, and was called the “Braves.” The franchise relocated to Fenway Park, home of Boston’s American League club, in 1933 and the team name changed to the “Redskins.”

THE BEGiNNiNGJuly 10, 1932

SPECTACULAR STOPOct. 8, 1973Washington and Dallas faced off at RFK Stadium and the rivalry between the two clubs intensified. The Redskins led 14–7, but in the game’s final minute, on 4th-and-goal at the Redskins’ 4-yard line, Cowboys fullback Walt Garrison caught a pass at the 1. He was upended by safety Ken Houston and stopped short—a signature moment for Houston, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

Wayne Millner

Class of 1968

REdSKiNS‘RYP’ BiLLS!

Jan. 26, 1992 Following a 14–2 season, the Redskins claimed their third Super Bowl

title under Joe Gibbs, defeating the Buffalo Bills 37–24 in Minneapolis. Quarterback Mark Rypien was named MVP, throwing for 292 yards and

two touchdowns. Gibbs retired from the Redskins 14 months later.

HAIL to tHe ReDSKINS