On January 31, 1988, Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith went from obscurity to a household name in a matter of hours. Named Washington’s starter just before Super Bowl XXII against Denver, Smith proceeded to rush for 204 yards and two touchdowns. https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/474645911000195073 His yardage total set a Super Bowl record that … [Read more...] about What Happened To Timmy Smith? (Story)
Washington Redskins History
The Life And Career Of Art Monk (Story)
It can be argued that the best teammates are those who deflect praise, say little, and lead by example. That was certainly true of Art Monk. https://twitter.com/SkinsCollector/status/353272187953766400 As one of the best receivers in the NFL for 16 years, Monk helped the Washington Redskins reach four Super Bowls, winning three. He could have let his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Art Monk (Story)
The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
Before Joe Gibbs led the Washington Redskins to three Super Bowl titles in the 1980s and early 1990s, George Allen turned the once-woebegone franchise's fortunes around in the 1970s. The workaholic Allen coached the Redskins and the Los Angeles Rams for a combined 12 seasons. He earned a reputation as a master motivator and a coach who turned struggling teams into … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of George Allen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jerry Smith (Story)
There's no question Jerry Smith belongs on the Washington Redskins' Mt. Rushmore of tight ends. Whenever the topic of the best tight ends who ever wore Redskins burgundy and gold comes up, Smith is right up there with Chris Cooley, Jordan Reed, Don Warren, and Rick "Doc" Walker. When Smith joined the Redskins in 1965, he bolstered an explosive receiving corps … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jerry Smith (Story)
The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (Story)
Washington Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen was one of the most prolific quarterbacks of the 1960s. Ironically, Jurgensen, who had 32,224 passing yards and 255 passing touchdowns during his iconic 18-year NFL career, almost never made it to the NFL. Had it not been for a Duke Blue Devils assistant coach's timely intervention, Jurgensen would not have led the NFL … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sonny Jurgensen (Story)