The Washington Redskins were founded in 1932, as the Boston Braves, In 1933 the owner of the team moved the team to Fenway Park and changed the team’s name to the Redskins. The Redskins were not profitable, and even an Eastern Division championship in 1936 failed to excite Boston fans, so in 1937 Marshall moved the club to Washington, D.C. The team found success in its new home. From the mid 30s to early 40s head coach Ray Flaherty guided the Washington Redskins to seven consecutive winning records and thrice appeared in the National Football League (NFL) Championship Game. During the late 30s Ray Flaherty brought about the screen pass. In the screen pass, the offensive linemen run downfield in front of the running back instead of blocking for the quarterback. The quarterback then throws a short pass to the running back and the linemen form a screen, blocking downfield to gain yardage. This play has since then become a norm in offensive play.

In addition to his six passing crowns, the versatile Baugh also led the league in punting five times and interceptions once. His career punting average of 45.1 yards is the highest ever compiled in National Football League (NFL) history. The Redskins suffered a twenty five season playoff drought from 1946 through 1970, getting just four winning records and changing head coaches eleven times during that span. Impressive individual achievements during this period included wide receiver Bobby Mitchell’s, quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and wide receiver Charley Taylor. In 1971 George Allen took over as head coach of the Washington Redskins. Allen dramatically reorganized the Redskins through a series of trades for seasoned veteran players. The reshaped Washington Redskins, known as the "over the hill gang", recorded nine victories, the most by a Washington team in twenty nine years. In his seven seasons with the club, Allen produced seven winning records, five playoff appearances, and one trip to the Super Bowl. Washington’s Super Bowl appearance was in 1973, when the Miami Dolphins defeated them 14-7. Buy Washington Redskins Tickets.