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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.
because they like red and they have skin that is why the name is redskins
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What NFL team is named for no shirts?
redskins
What NFL team is named after the suntanned people?
Redskins
Who is named the sorriest NFL team ever played?
redskins
What NFL team was named sunburned people?
The Washington Redskins.
What blocker was named the Ed Block award winner for the Redskins?
pete
What is a football team that is named after suntanned people?
The Washington "Redskins"
How many times has mark rypien been to the super bowl?
1 ... Super Bowl XXVI as the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He was named MVP in the Redskins 37-24 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Who did the redskins play the 1991 Super Bowl?
the 'skins beat the broncos 42-10 and Doug Williams was named MVP.
Were the Washington Redskins ever the Boston Redskins?
Yes, they were. The team was known as the Boston Redskins from 1933-1936.
Who does the redskins play next?
Redskins play the vikings
Who were the redskins hogs?
who made up the redskins smurfs
What is the history of Wins between the redskins and eagles?
Redskins
