Club History
21 entries in the Washington Commanders compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Joe GibbsThe architect of a dynasty who brought three rings and broke barriers for the franchise.Sammy BaughThe legendary quarterback who defined the position and led Washington to its first dynastyMark RypienThe MVP quarterback who led Washington to their most celebrated championship season in 199Darrell GreenThe fastest man in NFL history, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played 20 seasons for oGriffith StadiumThe steel-and-concrete home of the Redskins from their Boston arrival until 1960.Charley TaylorThe first NFL rookie in 20 years to finish top-10 in both rushing and receiving.Art MonkThe reliable hands and record-setting route runner who defined Washington's passing game fDeion SandersThe ultimate showman who brought Prime Time energy to burgundy and gold.Boston Braves EraA short-lived but transformative chapter where the franchise forged its identity before moGeorge Preston Marshall OwnershipThe founder who built Washington football from scratch and dragged it through decades of bJack Kent Cooke AcquisitionThe Canadian mogul who built RFK Stadium and restored the Redskins to NFL prominence.Boston Redskins RelocationThe 1937 move that planted the franchise in the nation's capital for good.1937 NFL ChampionshipWashington pulled off a stunning upset over the New York Giants to hoist their first-ever 1983 NFC East Title RunJoe Theismann and John Riggins lead the Redskins back to the NFC East summit.1982 'The Strike' SeasonA strike-shortened season forged a dynasty and delivered the franchise's first Super Bowl Mark Rypien's Super Bowl XXVI MVPThe undrafted hero who led the Hogs to a third Lombardi Trophy in Minneapolis.Daniel Snyder Ownership Era BeginsA record-breaking purchase that reshaped the franchise's financial landscape and stadium dStan Gelbaugh & The 1990s TurmoilThe veteran signal-caller navigating the end of a dynasty and the start of uncertainty.Joe Gibbs Three-Peat ChampionshipsThree rings, one coach, and a decade of gridiron glory in the nation's capital.The 2012-2013 'Redskins' Rebrand ControversyA cultural storm that challenged the identity of one of football's oldest franchises.2005 NFC Championship Game LossA valiant home run ended in heartbreak as the Seahawks marched to the Super Bowl.
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