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 Sammy Baugh, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, played his entire career (1937–1952) with Washington and revolutionized the forward pass.[([[http://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00014080.html|espn]])]
+===== Dominance in the 1940s =====
+Washington played in five NFL Championship games during the 1940s, winning the title in 1942 against the Chicago Bears.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194212130was.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
+===== The Infamous 73-0 Loss =====
+In the 1940 NFL Championship game, Washington suffered the worst loss in league history, falling 73-0 to the Chicago Bears.[([[https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-crushed-redskins-73-0-to-win-1940-title|chicagobears]])]
+===== RFK Stadium Era =====
+From 1961 to 1996, the team played at RFK Stadium, known for its raucous fans and the stands literally shaking during big moments.[([[http://www.banishedtothepen.com/remembering-the-cookie-cutter-part-1-rfk-stadium/|banishedtothepen]])]
+===== First African American Super Bowl MVP =====
+Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, leading Washington to victory in Super Bowl XXII.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2023/12/24/doug-williams-super-bowl-22-black-nfl-legend/71966820007/|usatoday]])]
+===== Three Super Bowl Titles =====
+Washington won three Super Bowls (XVII, XXII, XXVI) under Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs.[([[https://dcpages.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=104250|dcpages]])]
+===== Joe Gibbs' Return =====
+Joe Gibbs returned as head coach in 2004 after a successful first tenure from 1981 to 1992.[([[https://www.hogshaven.com/2015/7/3/8889901/hogs-history-joe-gibbs-returns-redskins|hogshaven]])]
+===== The Hogs Offensive Line =====
+During the 1980s and early 1990s, Washington's offensive line, nicknamed "The Hogs," was one of the most dominant in NFL history.[([[https://www.adamlazarusbooks.com/hail-to-the-redskins|adamlazarusbooks]])]
+===== The "Fun Bunch" Celebration =====
+Washington’s wide receivers popularized the group high-five celebration in the 1980s, known as the "Fun Bunch."[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091211/2023/11/29/nfl-touchdown-celebrations-most-memorable/|nytimes]])]
+===== Notable Rivalries =====
+Washington has fierce rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-Washington-Redskins-biggest-rival|quora]])]
+===== The Dallas Cowboys Rivalry =====
+The Washington-Dallas rivalry is one of the most heated in the NFL, dating back to the 1960s.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/biggest-nfl-rivalries/|ticketmaster]])]
+===== The Joe Theismann Injury =====
+Quarterback Joe Theismann suffered a career-ending leg injury on Monday Night Football in 1985, one of the most infamous injuries in sports history.[([[https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/09/29/the-oral-history-of-joe-theismanns-broken-leg/|washingtonian]])]
+===== The Washington Marching Band =====
+Washington was one of the few NFL teams to have its own marching band, a tradition dating back to 1937.[([[https://www.offtackleempire.com/2024/10/23/24276773/off-beat-empire-going-pro|offtackleempire]])]
+===== The Unbeaten Monday Night Football Streak =====
+From 1970 to 1985, Washington had an undefeated home record on Monday Night Football.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/washington-commanders-road-record-on-monday-night-football|statmuse]])]
+===== First Black NFL Assistant Coach =====
+Washington hired Lionel Taylor in 1977 as the NFL’s first Black offensive coordinator.[([[https://firstandpen.com/black-nfl-coaches-lionel-taylor-sometimes-next-is-never/|firstandpen]])]
+===== Washington's Legendary Kickers =====
+Mark Moseley, the team’s kicker from 1974–1986, remains the only placekicker to ever win the NFL MVP award (1982).[([[https://www.quora.com/Has-an-NFL-kicker-ever-won-the-MVP-award|quora]])]
+===== The Franchise’s 1991 Team =====
+The 1991 Washington team, led by coach Joe Gibbs, is considered one of the most dominant teams in NFL history.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/more-proof-joe-gibbs-greatest-120014334.html|yahoo]])]
+===== 1999 NFC East Champions =====
+Washington won its first NFC East title in eight years in 1999, led by quarterback Brad Johnson.[([[https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12222292.johnson-helps-redskins-to-claim-the-nfc-title/|heraldscotland]])]
+===== Dan Snyder’s Controversial Ownership =====
+Dan Snyder bought the team in 1999, and his tenure was marked by controversy, poor management, and legal troubles.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35904912/commanders-owner-dan-snyder-tumultuous-tenure-washington|espn]])]
+===== Washington's Rebranding Process =====
+Following years of public pressure, the team retired the Redskins name in 2020 after nearly 90 years.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/sports/football/washington-redskins-new-name.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Temporary Name – Washington Football Team =====
+From 2020 to 2022, the franchise played as the Washington Football Team before adopting the Commanders name.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/nfl/washington-commanders/news/when-did-redskins-change-their-name-revisiting-2020-decision/97a34d6502dbbbbf292ff924|sportingnews]])]
+===== The Commanders Era Begins =====
+In February 2022, the franchise officially rebranded as the Washington Commanders.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/02/02/washington-football-team-reveals-new-name-commanders/|forbes]])]
+===== The Burgundy & Gold Colors =====
+Washington has maintained its classic burgundy and gold color scheme since 1937.[([[https://myschoolportal.net/blog/download/washington-commanders-logo/|myschoolportal]])]
+===== Washington’s Defensive Legacy =====
+The franchise has had dominant defensive players like Dexter Manley, Darrell Green, and Sean Taylor.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/Commanders/comments/1i3sdb3/fun_question/|reddit]])]
+===== The Sean Taylor Tribute =====
+The team retired Sean Taylor’s No. 21 jersey in 2021, honoring the late safety who was tragically killed in 2007.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/17/sport/sean-taylor-jersey-retire-washington-football-team-nfl/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== FedEx Field Home Since 1997 =====
+Washington has played at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, since 1997, one of the largest stadiums in the NFL.[([[https://www.stadiumsofprofootball.com/stadiums/northwest-stadium/|stadiumsofprofootball]])]
+===== The 2012 RG3 Hype =====
+Robert Griffin III won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012, leading Washington to an NFC East title.[([[https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/natl-robert-griffin-iii-wins-2012-nfl-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award/1957830/|nbcbayarea]])]
+===== The Kirk Cousins "You Like That?" Moment =====
+Kirk Cousins’ famous “You Like That?” rallying cry came after leading Washington to a 24-point comeback win in 2015.[([[https://captaincomeback.blog/tag/matt-ryan/|captaincomeback]])]
+===== The 2020 NFC East Championship =====
+Washington won the NFC East in 2020 despite a 7-9 record, the third team to ever win a division with a losing record.[([[https://www.newsweek.com/washington-football-team-third-nfl-team-win-division-losing-record-1558656|newsweek]])]
+===== Alex Smith’s Incredible Comeback =====
+Quarterback Alex Smith won the 2020 Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a life-threatening leg injury.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-honors-washingtons-alex-smith-named-2020-nfl-comeback-player-of-the-year/|cbssports]])]
+===== Washington's First Playoff Game at FedEx Field =====
+The first playoff game at FedEx Field was a 14-13 win over the Detroit Lions in 1999.
+[([[https://www.commanders.com/news/flashback-redskins-go-wild-on-lions-in-99-playoffs-3444745|commanders]])]
+===== The "Miracle in the Meadowlands II" =====
+Washington was on the losing end of a famous comeback when the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson returned a punt for a game-winning touchdown in 2010.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJPf4h9GZvg|youtube]])]
+===== The 2005 Playoff Run =====
+Washington won its first playoff game since 1999 by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 Wild Card round.[([[https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-commanders-playoff-game-set-sunday-night|buccaneers]])]
+===== Washington’s NFL Draft Success =====
+The team has drafted numerous Hall of Famers, including Art Monk, Darrell Green, and Champ Bailey.[([[https://apnews.com/article/30dbde7b7c5df003c1466c2e939ebf2f|apnews]])]
+===== The John Riggins Super Bowl MVP Performance =====
+John Riggins’ iconic 43-yard touchdown run in Super Bowl XVII sealed Washington’s first Super Bowl victory.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/super-bowl-xvii-loss-to-washington-miami-dolphins-biggest-do-over-moment-joe-theismann-john-riggins|si]])]
+===== The Only Undefeated Home Season =====
+Washington went 8-0 at home in the 1982 season, one of the few times they were undefeated at home.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/detroitlions/comments/1hnweay/ten_teams_have_finished_the_nfl_reg_season/|reddit]])]
+===== The Doug Williams Super Bowl Record =====
+Doug Williams threw four touchdown passes in one quarter in Super Bowl XXII, still an NFL record.[([[https://www.threads.net/@fordjrshedrick2021/post/DFiPLHQuDqC|threads]])]
+===== Washington’s International Games =====
+The team has played international games in Mexico City and London as part of the NFL’s global expansion.[([[https://www.commanders.com/photos/the-redskins-are-going-international-16367825|commanders]])]
+===== The First Black NFL Head Coach =====
+Washington hired Ray Flaherty in 1936, but in 1978, they made history again by hiring Tony Greene, the NFL’s first Black defensive coordinator.[([[https://www.nfl-therapy.com/2021/01/washington-football-team-redskins-history.html|nfl-therapy]])]
+===== The 2023 Ownership Change =====
+In 2023, billionaire Josh Harris led a group that purchased the franchise from Dan Snyder for $6.05 billion, the largest sale in North American sports history.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/sports/football/washington-commanders-josh-harris-dan-snyder.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Future Stadium Plans =====
+With new ownership in place, discussions are underway about building a new stadium to replace FedEx Field in the coming years.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/05/washington-nfl-stadium-dan-snyder/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Washington’s First-Ever Draft Pick =====
+In the first-ever NFL Draft in 1936, Washington selected Riley Smith, a quarterback and kicker from Alabama, with the second overall pick.[([[https://riggosrag.com/posts/examining-commanders-unhappy-draft-hunting-ground-no-2-overall/2|riggosrag]])]

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