{"id":592354,"date":"2025-09-25T14:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/?p=592354"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:07:21","slug":"redskins-throwback-september-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2025\/09\/25\/redskins-throwback-september-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Redskins Throwback September 25, 1966: Washington Eke Out Victory at DC Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On this Redskins throwback to September 25, 1966, the Washington Redskins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33\u201327<\/a> at D.C. Stadium. It was Week 3 of the 1966 NFL season, and the game marked the first victory under Washington’s new head coach, Otto Graham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Game Highlights (September 25, 1966):<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Charlie Gogolak’s Performance: Rookie kicker Charlie Gogolak played a major role, connecting on four field goals (41, 47, 29 yards) and contributing to an early 9\u20130 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steelers Comeback: The Steelers took a 14\u20139 halftime lead following a 49-yard touchdown pass from Ron Smith to Gary Ballman and a 27-yard interception return by Jim Bradshaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redskins Rally: In the second half, Sonny Jurgensen rallied the Redskins with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Charley Taylor and a 35-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Mitchell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Score: A 2-yard touchdown run by Charley Taylor gave Washington a 30\u201324 lead. Despite a late field goal by both teams, the Redskins held on to win, 33\u201327.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"\"\n\n\n\n

Controversy: According to reports at the time, Pittsburgh coach Bill Austin was displeased with a uniform mix-up, and Washington coach Otto Graham chose to punt from the Pittsburgh 37-yard line while holding a 6-point lead in the final minute rather than attempting a fifth field goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory moved Washington to 1-2 on the season, while the Steelers fell to 1-1-1. The Redskins finished the 1966 season at 7-7-0, 5th in the NFL East Division.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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