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21 unusual facts about Washington Redskins


Anthony Rocca

Of Italian descent, Rocca is the younger brother of former Australian rules footballer and former teammate Saverio Rocca (who now plays for the Washington Redskins in the NFL).

Blake Kessel

His brother, Phil Kessel, plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL), his sister Amanda Kessel plays for the United States women's national ice hockey team, his father played football for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, and his cousin, David Moss, plays for the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL).

Bob Saunders

Saunders served as an Offensive Assistant for the Kansas City Chiefs before following his father to the Washington Redskins.

Bobby Crumpler

Bobby Crumpler (born April 23, 1965 in Newton Grove, North Carolina) is the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

Booz Allen Classic

In 1992, Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien was given a sponsor's exemption into the tournament and shot rounds of 80-91.

Chief Zee

Chief Zee, real name Zema Williams, is a well-known fan and unofficial mascot of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

Corinne Griffith

She married actor and frequent co-star Webster Campbell from 1920 to 1923, producer Walter Morosco from 1924 to 1934, and the owner of the Washington Redskins football team George Preston Marshall from 1936 to 1958.

1947 My Life with the Redskins – history of the Washington Redskins football team, owned by her husband, George Marshall

Cris Shale

Chris Shale born June 27, 1968 is a former American football player for Bowling Green University and the Washington Redskins.

Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation

The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation (DGYLF) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization started by former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green.

Five Guys

Former Washington Redskins kicker Mark Moseley, who had gone to work for Fransmart after his football career, played a key role in Five Guys' expansion and went on to become the company's director of franchise development after it ended its business relationship with Fransmart.

James Thomas Norman

James Thomas Norman (born January 2, 1934 in Fortress Monroe, Virginia) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

James V. Grimaldi

His work has focused on accountability stories bout Congress, politicians, presidential campaigns, D.C. public schools, the Washington Redskins, the {Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo, and any other areas.

Jeff FitzGerald

FitzGerald has previously served in the same capacity for the Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals.

Les Snead

On March 12, 2012 the Rams agreed to a trade with the Washington Redskins that would exchange their #2 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft for the Redskins 6th and 39th overall selections.

Manuel Lujan, Jr.

Other notable events of Lujan's term included frequent debates over the spotted owl, the construction of the Washington Redskins stadium on federal property in Washington, D.C., and the increased regulation of Indian casinos.

McCurdy Field

On Monday, September 6, 1937, the Washington Redskins played their first Washington-area game following their move from Boston.

Mickey Joseph

This program known as "Florida 4-H Youth Development" was led by former Heisman Trophy winner and Washington Redskins' quarterback, Danny Wuerffel.

Nicole Zaloumis

Prior to working at NFL Network, In 2004, She was the weekend sports anchor at WRC-TV in Washington, DC, she also was the host of a weekly sports show on the Washington Redskins.

Twan Russell

Twan Sanchez Russell (born April 25, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the Miami Dolphins, and the Atlanta Falcons.

Ulrich Winkler

He recorded a sack in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins.


1946 NFL season

This is sometimes known as the "Baugh/Marshall Rule" after Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh and team owner George Preston Marshall.

1947 Philadelphia Eagles season

Cal Rossi, a running back from UCLA was drafted again this year with the 4th pick by the Washington Redskins.

1999 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints traded all six of their draft picks to the Washington Redskins for the fifth overall selection, which they used to select running back Ricky Williams.

Adam Schefter

Schefter appeared on NBC twice in the summer of 2008, working as the sideline reporter for Al Michaels and John Madden during the Redskins-Colts Hall-of-Fame game and then the Redskins-Jaguars preseason finale.

Alfred Bergman

His brother Arthur (known as "Little Dutch") would also attend Notre Dame but would go on to achieve more fame as the head coach of the Washington Redskins.

Ann Wilson

On November 22, 2012, Wilson sang an original arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner", accompanied by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, at the beginning of the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Basil Wilkerson

Basil Glenn Wilkerson (January 22, 1907 – September 1967) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Boston Braves, Staten Island Stapletons, and the Cin. Reds/STL Gunners.

Burt Chance

Burt has been seen in several episodes wearing apparel from Washington, D.C. sports teams, including the Redskins and Capitals, suggesting he is a fan.

Caitlin Brunell

Her parents were seniors and successful athletes at the University of Washington at the time she was born, and her father went on to play for the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans Saints.

Cass Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Harry Butsko is the only known Cass Twp resident to play football in the National Football League, playing for the Washington Redskins in 1963.

Chuck Mercein

Charles 'Chuck' Mercein (born April 9, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for six seasons for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins and New York Jets.

Daniel Schlereth

Schlereth's father, Mark, was a professional football player who spent twelve seasons in the NFL with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos, and was a starting guard on three Super Bowl championship teams.

Dave Harbour

David Lynn Harbour (born October 23, 1965 in Plainfield, Illinois) is a former American football center in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

Dick Frahm

Herald Samuel Frahm (April 11, 1906 – October 19, 1977) was an American football halfback for the Staten Island Stapletons, the Boston Redskins, and the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League and the St. Louis/Kansas City Blues of the 1934 version of the American Football League.

Doug Swift

Swift's blitz late in the second quarter of Super Bowl VII forced Washington Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer to make a hurried throw, which Nick Buoniconti intercepted and returned into Washington territory to set up the Dolphins' second touchdown in a 14-7 victory, cementing Miami's 17-0 season.

Duke–Maryland basketball rivalry

A Harris Interactive poll of Marylanders ranked it the third best in the state behind the Redskins–Cowboys and RavensRedskins rivalries.

Eastwood Collegiate Institute

Markus Koch - Former American football defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins in the National Football League

Emmitt Thomas

Thomas was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Darrell Green and Art Monk, two players he coached during Super Bowl runs with the Washington Redskins.

Fred Christenson

Christenson left ESPN after nearly 20 years of service in 2006 and went to work for Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder’s newly acquired company Six Flags, Inc. (SIX) as Regional Vice President of Parks Strategy and Management.

Gregory D. Gadson

He was present when the New York Giants beat the Washington Redskins at FedExField in 2007 at the invitation of West Point classmate Mike Sullivan, who was then on the coaching staff of the New York Giants.

Jack Scarbath

John Carl "Jack" Scarbath (born August 12, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Joe Rutgens

Joseph Casimiere Rutgens (born January 26, 1939 in Cedar Point, Illinois) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

John Seedborg

John Sherwood Seedborg (born January 23, 1943 in Paso Robles, California) is a former American football guard and kicker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

K. D. Dunn

Keldrick Arthur Dunn (born April 28, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the New York Jets.

Lacey, Washington

There is also speculation that former NFL Washington Redskins Fullback Mike Sellers, a North Thurston High School alumnus, may seek to build a multi-sport event center or football dome in Hawks Prairie, which could attract national competitions.

Michael Taliferro

Known for his intimidating stature, Taliferro was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1984, followed by two seasons in the USFL with the Denver Gold in 1985 and the Arizona Outlaws in 1986, finishing his career with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League the following year.

Pistol offense

The pistol has also made the transition to the NFL, mainly being used by the Carolina Panthers with Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins, as well as the aforementioned Kaepnernick with the San Francisco 49ers, who in the NFL Playoffs versus the Green Bay Packers set the all-time single game rushing record for a quarterback with 181 yards.

Reid Lennan

Reid Burgess Lennan (August 17, 1920 – February 1979) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

Rick Danmeier

Danmeier's retirement in 1982 left Washington Redskins kicker Mark Moseley as the only remaining placekicker in the NFL to employ the style.

Sam Horner

Samuel Watson Horner, III (born March 4, 1938 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma) is a former American football halfback, defensive back, and punter in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants.

Sebastian Savage

Sebastian Eugene Savage (born December 12, 1969 in Carlisle, South Carolina) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

The Fumble

After spending another year with the Browns, he was traded to the Washington Redskins prior to the start of the 1989 season for running back Mike Oliphant.