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RB Andy Farkas from the University of Detroit Mercy as the 9th overall selection of the 1938 NFL draft.
The team was playing in Boston when the first NFL draft took place in 1936. The first player ever drafted by the franchise was RB/QB/K Riley Smith out of the University of Alabama with the second overall choice.
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∙ 14y agoThe Washington Redskins actually began in 1932 as the Boston Braves. They played their first game on October 2, 1932, against the Brooklyn Dodgers (who later became the Brooklyn Tigers, then eventually merged with the Boston Yanks) and lost 14-0. In 1933, they were renamed the Boston Redskins, and in 1937 they moved to Washington D.C. and became the Washington Redskins. On September 16, 1937, in their first game as the Washington Redskins, they played the New York Giants and won 13-3.
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Are the Washington Redskins from Washington state?
The Washington Redskins football team is from Washington D.C.
Who was the first coach the Redskins had?
The Washington Redskins entered the NFL in 1932 as the Boston Braves. The first head coach of the franchise was Lud Wray. The team moved to Washington in 1937. The first coach of the team in Washington was Hall of Famer Ray Flaherty.
What was the first Washington DC NFL team?
The Washington Redskins, who moved to DC from Boston in 1937.
Are the redskins a DC team?
The NFL team is, indeed, the Washington [DC] Redskins
What is the name for Washington's football team?
Washington Redskins
Why are the Washington Redskins called redskins?
They used to be the Boston Braves. When moved to Washington D.C., the team name changed to "Redskins".
Who is the Redskins?
a football team in Washington
Did the Washington Redskins get there name from the state or the district?
The Redskins football team is from Washington DC not the state.
What team did Darrell Green play for?
The Washington Redskins, #28 played from 1983 until 2002
Which team has the most consecutive NFL sellouts?
washington redskins
What has the author David Elfin written?
David Elfin has written: 'Washington Redskins' -- subject(s): Washington Redskins (Football team), History 'Unofficial Washington Redskins Book of Lists' 'Hail to RFK!' -- subject(s): History, RFK Stadium (Washington, D.C.), Washington Redskins (Football team)
What NFL team did Tony Banks play for?
Tony Banks played in the NFL. The team he played include: St. Louis Rams which was his first team, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and last but not least,Houston Texans.
