During the 1987 season, a labor strike turned the league on its head. Players refused to take the field. Tensions flared. The NFL said the show must go on. Every team faced the same challenges, but no one rose to the occasion like Washington. What the Burgundy & Gold did during the strike period was nothing short of spectacular.

Washington football history hasn’t been told like this before. From legendary games to beloved traditions, Hail Tales sheds new light on the moments that have shaped the Burgundy & Gold. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with iconic players, media members, diehard fans and more.

Washington football history hasn’t been told like this before. From legendary games to beloved traditions, Hail Tales sheds new light on the moments that have shaped the Burgundy &amp; Gold. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with iconic players, media members, diehard fans and more.

Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History

Washington football history hasn’t been told like this before. From legendary games to beloved traditions, Hail Tales sheds new light on the moments that have shaped the Burgundy &amp; Gold. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with iconic players, media members, diehard fans and more.

The Replacements | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders

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Season 1 of Hail Tales wraps up with a compilation of fun stories from the old days of training camp in Carlisle, PA.

BONUS! Bungee Jumping, The Popcorn Assault & Other Training Camp Shenanigans | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders

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For 34 years, Washington held training camp at Dickinson College, a small DIII school two and a half hours outside of D.C. The two-a-days were grueling. The isolation and slower pace could be uncomfortable. Not to mention those college dorm rooms. Yet, a whole lot of fun was had. The time here made a big impact on the team and the Carlisle, PA community.

The Little College in Pennsylvania | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders

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The only NFL coach to win three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks. Hall of Fame inductee. The maestro behind so many of the happiest Burgundy & Gold memories. We know the magic Joe Gibbs helped create in Washington, but what took place to get him here in the first place?

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The Hiring of Joe Gibbs | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders

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