Who is the best Redskins player of all time?
1. Sammy Baugh
| Passing Yards | Passing TDs | Pro Bowls |
|---|---|---|
| 21,886 | 187 | 6 |
What player has the most famous running TD in Redskins history?
John Riggins
John Riggins. “Riggo” has the most rushing touchdowns in team history by far, with 79. The next closest on that list is Clinton Portis, who is 36 rushing touchdowns behind him. His record is a testament to the Redskins’ commitment to the run game and their offensive line in the 1980s.
Who is the most talented wide receivers of all time?
Ten best receivers of all time
- 1 / 10. Raymond Berry. Baltimore Colts (1955-1967)
- 2 / 10. Marvin Harrison. Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008)
- 3 / 10. Calvin Johnson. Detroit Lions (2007-2015)
- 4 / 10. Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona Cardinals (2004-)
- 5 / 10. Terrell Owens.
- 6 / 10. Steve Largent.
- 7 / 10. Lance Alworth.
- 8 / 10. Randy Moss.
Who was the first black player for the Washington Redskins?
Bobby Mitchell
Bobby Mitchell becomes first African American player for the Washington Redskins. Entering this NFL season, Washington and team owner George Preston Marshall were facing pressure from the JFK Administration to integrate the team and allow African Americans to play. Washington would be the last team in the NFL to do so.
How many Redskins are in the Hall of Fame?
Since the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors in Canton, Ohio on Sept. 7, 1963, Washington has had 32 former players, coaches and administrators inducted for enshrinement into the Hall of Fame.
Who is Riggins wife?
Lisa Marie Felterm. 1996
Mary Louise O’Brienm. 1974–1991
John Riggins/Wife
Why is Riggins a Hall of Famer?
One of the greatest members of the now-Washington Commanders’ football history is Hall of Fame running back/fullback John Riggins. He helped the team win Super Bowl XVII, where he won MVP honors for setting records for the most rushing attempts (38) and rushing yards (166) in a Super Bowl.
Who has the most 1000 yard receiving seasons?
Jerry Rice
Players with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons
| Rank | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Rice^ | 20 |
| 2 | Randy Moss^ | 14 |
| 3 | Jimmy Smith | 14 |
| 4 | Terrell Owens^ | 15 |
Has there ever been a 1000 yard rusher and receiver?
HIGHLIGHT: Christian McCaffrey makes history as third player with 1,000 rushing and receiving yards. Christian McCaffrey joined Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk as the only players in NFL history with at least 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.
Who is the Redskins’all-time leading receiver?
Drafted by the Redskins in the third round of the 2004 draft, Cooley would never play for another team, eventually becoming the Redskins’ all-time leader for receptions among tight ends with 429. Sticking with the trend of tight ends, Jerry Smith had a similarly decorated career for the Redskins, albeit in a much different time era.
Who are the Redskins’starting linebackers?
Chris Hanburger and Monte Coleman are our starting linebackers, as Hanburger made nine Pro Bowls and played 14 seasons with the Redskins — which is not far behind Coleman’s 16.
Who is the Redskins’best running back of all-time?
Larry Brown got the nod as our starting running back since he picked up an MVP during the 1972-73 season and shares the Redskins’ all-time single game record with four touchdowns.
Who has the most career touchdowns for the Washington Redskins?
Smith, in a 13-year career for the team, compiled 5,496 receiving yards and 60 touchdowns, which at the time of his retirement stood as an NFL record for most career touchdowns by a tight end. Hugh “Bones” Taylor was a mainstay on the outside for the Redskins throughout the late 1940s and early 50s.