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No, the Washington Redskins were not named after a peanut. The team's name, established in 1932, is derived from the term "Redskins," which was used to refer to Native Americans. The name has been widely criticized for its racial insensitivity, leading to a name change in 2020 to the Washington Commanders.
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What NFL team was named sunburned people?
The Washington Redskins.
What is a football team that is named after suntanned people?
The Washington "Redskins"
Are the Washington Redskins from Washington state?
The Washington Redskins football team is from Washington D.C.
When was the Washington Redskins created?
The Washington redskins were established in 1932
When was Washington Redskins created?
Washington Redskins was created in 1932.
Which sport is played by the Washington Redskins?
The Washington Redskins play American Football.
What is Will Compton's number on the Washington Redskins?
Will Compton is number 53 on the Washington Redskins.
When was Washington Redskins Cheerleaders created?
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders was created in 1962.
What is Trent Williams's number on the Washington Redskins?
Doug Worthington is number 90 on the Washington Redskins.
What Washington are the Redskins from?
The Redskins franchise began play in the NFL as the Boston Braves in 1932. They changed their name to Boston Redskins in 1933 and moved to Washington and became the Washington Redskins in 1937.
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".
When was the last time the lions beat the redskins at Washington?
They have never beat the Redskins in Washington.
