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What current NFL franchise was once known as the Boston Braves?
Washington Redskins
Where did the term redskin come from?
redskins is a name for native Americans. Native Americans highly dissaprove of Indian mascots and once sued the Washington redskins.
When was the last time the Redskins beat the chiefs?
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Redskins have defeated the Chiefs only once in the regular season. That was September 18, 1983 when the Redskins won, 27-12, at RFK Stadium in Washington.
How many times does the eagles play the redskins?
The Eagles and Redskins play twice a year being that they both play in the NFC East. Each teams plays once at home.
Which team won the Super Bowl in both of the strike - shortened seasons?
The first NFL strike was in 1982. The Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XVII The second NFL strike occurred in 1987. Once again, the Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XXII.
Who are the rivals of the Green Bay Packers?
The big D, little d rivalry between Dallas and Denver will always be a classic. nope it is the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles Dallas and Denver were never rivals and probably never will be. The Cowboys rivals currently are: Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Also who can forget that the Arizona Cardinals were once in the NFC East. San Francisco 49ers were a strong rival and of course the Houston Texans. Dallas has the most rivals in history because of such a winning record.
What are the only teams the Washington Redskins have not beaten?
In franchise history, there are no NFL teams that the Redskins have never won against.There are 2 teams that they have only won once against:1) Baltimore Ravens: 1-32) Kansas City Chiefs: 1-7
Has anyone besides George Halas coached an NFL team more than once?
Currently (2007), Joe Gibbs is in the 4th year of his second stint with the Washington Redskins.
Who invented the counter trey running play?
It is difficult to say with certainty who invented the counter trey running play, but it was undoubtedly popularized by the Washington Redskins in the 1980s. Washington's offensive line coach Joe Bugle once commented that he first saw the play run by the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Why are the Redskins named the Redskind?
The Redskins were once located in Boston, and were called the Braves after the participants in the Boston Tea Party who disguised themselves as natives. As this caused confusion with the Major League Baseball National League Boston Braves (Now in Atlanta by way of Milwaukee), their owner changed their name to Redskins to differentiate them, while keeping the same mascot theme. When the team moved to Washington, the name stayed the same, though the claim to the tea party heritage is now suspect, as that is a Boston event.
Have the washington capitals ever been to a stanley cup?
Yes in 1998 where the Capitals lost 4 games to 0 to the Detroit Red Wings
Fremantle and West Coast once also played their home games at which venue?
W.A.C.A. Ground
