New and re-vamped Redskins Legends Profiles have been landing on the site all month. It’s time to round them all up in one place. From a founding owner’s complicated legacy to a Canadian trivia answer nobody expected, here’s everything added recently.
The New Additions
George Allen
The coach who built the “Over the Hill Gang.” Great coach who delivered the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl VII. Read George Allen’s full profile here.
Cliff Battles
Set the NFL’s first rushing record in the league’s very first season. He walked away from football at his peak. Read Cliff Battles’ full profile here.
Bobby Beathard
Cut by Washington as a player. He returned two decades later as GM to build two Super Bowl champions. Read Bobby Beathard’s full profile here.
London Fletcher
Undrafted out of Division III John Carroll, Fletcher became the NFL’s ultimate iron man. Never missed a game across a 16-year career split between three teams. Read London Fletcher’s full profile here.
Chris Hanburger
An 18th-round pick who became “The Hangman” and still holds the franchise’s Pro Bowl record. Arguably the franchise’s greatest player. Read Chris Hanburger’s full profile here.
Sonny Jurgensen
One of the purest arms in NFL history. And of course, later the beloved broadcast voice of Washington football for over 40 years. Read Sonny Jurgensen’s full profile here.
Billy Kilmer
The gritty, unconventional passer who led Washington to its first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Billy vs Sonny and more. Read Billy Kilmer’s full profile here.
Charles Mann
A relentless pass rusher who stayed rooted in D.C. long after his three championship rings. Read Charles Mann’s full profile here.
George Preston Marshall
The franchise’s founding owner, examined honestly. A pioneering showman whose refusal to integrate held the team back for decades. Read George Preston Marshall’s full profile here.
Bobby Mitchell
The man who broke Washington’s color barrier in 1962. He then spent four decades shaping the franchise from the front office. Read Bobby Mitchell’s full profile here.
Brian Mitchell
Ranks second all-time in NFL all-purpose yards. He has been one of Washington’s most trusted voices on the air ever since. Read Brian Mitchell’s full profile here.
Art Monk
The quiet, record-setting receiver who became the NFL’s all-time leading pass-catcher and a three-time Super Bowl champion. Read Art Monk’s full profile here.
Ricky Sanders
A former college running back turned Super Bowl XXII record-setter. He formed “The Posse” with Art Monk and Gary Clark. He remains a fan favorite still waiting on a Ring of Fame nod. Read Ricky Sanders’ full profile here.
Diron Talbert
The anchor of the Over the Hill Gang defense, famous for turning his rivalry with Roger Staubach into one of the great personal feuds in franchise history. Read Diron Talbert’s full profile here.
Charley Taylor
Won Rookie of the Year at running back, then became the NFL’s all-time leading receiver at a different position entirely. Read Charley Taylor’s full profile here.
Doug Williams
Threw four touchdowns in a single quarter to become the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. Read Doug Williams’ full profile here.
Modern Greats
Chris Cooley
Washington’s all-time leading tight end in receptions, Cooley spent all nine of his NFL seasons in D.C. and became just as famous for his “Captain Chaos” persona as his record-setting production. Read Chris Cooley’s full profile here.
Ryan Kerrigan
Washington’s all-time sack leader played a full decade of dominance before a rough final season in Philadelphia, then came home to coach the next generation of pass rushers. Read Ryan Kerrigan’s full profile here.
Santana Moss
In 2005, Moss delivered a franchise-record debut season capped by the “Monday Night Miracle” against Dallas, then spent a decade as one of Washington’s most reliable weapons. Read Santana Moss’ full profile here.
Clinton Portis
Acquired in the Champ Bailey trade, Portis ran for nearly 10,000 career yards and became a Washington cult hero for his outrageous cast of press conference characters. Read Clinton Portis’ full profile here.
Chris Samuels
A six-time Pro Bowl left tackle who started every game of his 10-year career, Samuels later revealed he’d played through a spinal condition that put him at risk of paralysis on every snap. Read Chris Samuels’ full profile here.
More to Come
This is not the last update. More Legends profiles are already in the works — so check the Legends Profiles hub anytime for the already full, but growing collection.
