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Stadium:
FedExField
Seating Capacity:
82,000
City/State
Landover, Maryland
Head Coach:
Dan Quinn
Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Washington Commanders:
- The Washington Football Team was established in 1932 as the Boston Braves and later changed their name to the Boston Redskins before eventually relocating to Washington, D.C. in 1937.
- The team has won three Super Bowl championships, with their victories coming in Super Bowl XVII (1982), Super Bowl XXII (1987), and Super Bowl XXVI (1991).
- The Washington Football Team has had many iconic players throughout its history, including Hall of Famers such as quarterback Sammy Baugh, wide receiver Art Monk, running back John Riggins, and defensive end Bruce Smith.
- The team plays its home games at FedExField, located in Landover, Maryland. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 82,000 spectators and opened in 1997.
- Washington has a fierce rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, known as the "Cowboys-Washington rivalry." These NFC East division matchups are among the most heated and storied rivalries in the NFL.
- The team's fight song, "Hail to the Redskins," was composed in 1938 and has been a traditional part of Washington games. However, the song has been retired since 2020 due to concerns about its racially insensitive lyrics.
- In 2012, the Washington Football Team became the first team in NFL history to win the division title after starting the season with a record of 3-6. They finished the season with seven straight victories, led by quarterback Robert Griffin III.
- Washington has had a tumultuous ownership history, with controversies surrounding former owner Jack Kent Cooke and more recently, Daniel Snyder. However, Snyder has made efforts to rebuild the team's reputation and create a more inclusive culture.
- The team's nickname, "Redskins," was retired in 2020 following years of public pressure regarding its racial insensitivity. The team currently plays under the temporary name "Washington Football Team" while they decide on a new permanent name.
- The Washington Football Team has a loyal and passionate fan base known as the "Burgundy and Gold." Fans can be seen wearing their team colors proudly and supporting the team through thick and thin.