Washington is a transient and political town, often divided except when it comes to one thing: the Redskins. Even Republicans and Democrats are devoted to their cause. This book chronicles Washington's history, a combination of championships, futility and colorful characters. Even during the woeful 1960s, few teams were more interesting. The Redskins' success story starts with Slingin' Sammy Baugh in their early years. But no time was better than the 1980s with the Hogs, John Riggins, and Joe Gibbs. Throughout their history Washington has discovered hidden gems such as Larry Brown and Mark Moseley. The Redskins also fielded record setters from Charley Taylor to Darrell Green. And few teams have had such interesting owners as the Redskins: Their current one (Dan Snyder) is not nearly as controversial as their first one (George Preston Marshall), but none could match the showmanship of Jack Kent Cooke.
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Relive Classic Moments in Redskins History!
Thrilling victories, crushing defeats, comical mishaps, and colorful coaches, players, and fans-these are the legendary moments and larger-than-life personalities that have made the Washington Redskins a gridiron favorite.
In Stadium Stories: Washington Redskins, veteran journalist John Keim shares his favorite memories of this beloved team. Together you'll relive the highs and lows and become reacquainted with some of the team's all-time greatest heroes and legends including:
" George Preston Marshall, the autocratic owner and godfather of the Redskins franchise
" The bitter rivalry between the Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys
" Professional football's most famous offensive line of all time-the Hogs
" The Super Bowl wins of the 1980s and 1990s and the return of Joe Gibbs to the Redskins helm
Thrilling victories, crushing defeats, comical mishaps, and colorful coaches, players, and fans-these are the legendary moments and larger-than-life personalities that have made the Washington Redskins a gridiron favorite.
In Stadium Stories: Washington Redskins, veteran journalist John Keim shares his favorite memories of this beloved team. Together you'll relive the highs and lows and become reacquainted with some of the team's all-time greatest heroes and legends including:
" George Preston Marshall, the autocratic owner and godfather of the Redskins franchise
" The bitter rivalry between the Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys
" Professional football's most famous offensive line of all time-the Hogs
" The Super Bowl wins of the 1980s and 1990s and the return of Joe Gibbs to the Redskins helm
About the Author
John Keim has covered the Redskins since 1994 for The Journal newspapers, Warpath magazine, Warpathinsiders.com and Pro Football Weekly. Though he grew up in Cleveland, he knows what the Redskins' history means to Washington and the NFL, having coauthored Hail to RFK! and America's Rivalry, The 20 Greatest Redskins-Cowboys Games. He also wrote Legends by the Lake: The Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium.
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