Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins are a professional NFL football team that plays in the East Division of the National Football Conference along with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants.

About Washington Redskins

NFC-East
Year Founded: 1932
Stadium/Capacity: FedEx Field 91,704
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan
Fight Song: Hail To The Redskins
Colors: burgundy and gold

The Redskins initially began as the Boston Braves in 1932. The team changed its name to the Redskins in 1933 in honor of then-coach Lone Star Dietz, an American Indian. After a disappointing turnout for the championship game in 1936 the ownership got angry and decided to move the team to the Washington D.C. area for the start of the 1937 season.

The Redskins won the 1937 and 1942 Championship games, as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. They also played in and lost the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 Championship games, as well as Super Bowls VII and XVIII. They have made twenty-two postseason appearances, and have an overall postseason record of 23 wins and 17 losses.

Only four teams have appeared in more Super Bowls than the Redskins: the Dallas Cowboys (eight), Pittsburgh Steelers (seven), Denver Broncos (six), and New England Patriots (six); the Redskins' five appearances are tied with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Miami Dolphins

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