Redskins Encyclopedia

Michael Richman is a veteran journalist who has covered sports for more than two decades. His articles on Redskins nostalgia have appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine and Redskins team media outlets, and he has contributed to many other publications. In 2003, he received an award from the Pro Football Researchers Association for feature writing. He works at the Voice of America in Washington.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionChapter I The Franchise is BornChapter II 1932 - 1936Surviving in BeantownChapter III 1937 - 1945Redskins Transform Washington Into A Championship CityChapter IV 1946 - 1961Ominous Times for the Burgundy and GoldChapter V 1962 - 1970Perennial Doormat Sees Sonny DaysChapter VI 1971 - 1980Long Drought Ends, Redskins Regain Winning FlairRedskins-Cowboys: A Rivalry Ingrained in NFL Lore Chapter VII 1981 - 1992An Icon Among the NFL EliteChapter VIII 1993 - 2006Mediocrity, Redskins StyleChapter IX Washington Monuments Chapter XBest of the Rest Appendix A: All-Time Records, Roster, Coaches, Results, Draft Picks and Pro Bowl PlayersAppendix B: Monday Night Lights, Ring of Fame

"For Redskins fans this book is a treasure-trove of stories, fact, anecdotes and quotes... It's as detailed as Joe Gibbs' game plan, as far-reaching as a Jurgensen to Taylor post pattern, and as enjoyable as a victory over the Cowboys!" Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films