Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History
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 & Gold. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with iconic players, media members, diehard fans and more.Social links:
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Riggo's Run | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Time is winding down in Super Bowl XVII, and Washington has been trailing the entire game. Hope for the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title is not lost, but with each second off the clock, it’s dimming. It’s Washington’s ball. Just over ten minutes left. Fourth-and-inches on Miami’s 43-yard lin…
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The Most Forgotten Win | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Over 27,000 had poured into Griffith Stadium for what seemed to be a typical football Sunday. As the game between Philadelphia and Washington kicked off, one of the most significant events in American history unfolds 5,000 miles away. What happened – and what didn't happen – at the Burgundy & Gold’…
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The 1937 NFL Championship | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
On December 12, 1937, Washington bested the Bears at Wrigley Field to lift its first league title. That championship gave rise to a group of legends and laid the first brick of a legacy! Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3SpwKU3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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The Highest Scoring NFL Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
A linebacker with a grudge, a QB who loved to air it out and an innovative kicker helped lift Washington to the kind of win the league may never see again! Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3SpwKU3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Body Bag Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Ahead of Week 10 during the 1990 season, Philadelphia head coach Buddy Ryan said his team would deliver Washington a beating so bad that “they’ll have to be carted off in body bags.” What happened in that matchup left a mark on the Burgundy & Gold in more ways than one! See omnystudio.com/listener…
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The Marching Band | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
A pioneer in pro sports entertainment, Washington’s marching band made its debut during the Burgundy & Gold’s first season in D.C. nearly 90 years ago. Since then, it has established fan favorite traditions and become a cherished gameday presence! Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: https://bit.l…
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The Lombardi Year | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
In 1969, Vince Lombardi made the surprising move to join Washington as its new head coach and general manager. With his unique brand of leadership, the legendary Lombardi planted seeds that would set in motion a turnaround for the Burgundy & Gold! Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: https://bit.l…
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The Monday Night Miracle | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
On September 19, 2005, Washington traveled west to Texas Stadium to face bitter rival Dallas on Monday Night Football. What unfolded in the last minutes of the game was one of the most thrilling and memorable spectacles in the last 25 years of Washington football! Get Your Commanders Tickets He…
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The Last Game at RFK | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
On December 22, 1996, Washington beat Dallas 37-10 in front of a sellout crowd. The postgame scenes were a sight to behold: fans tore up seats on their way to storming the field, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ played, a fire was set inside a helmet. The outpouring of emotion was about more than just a win over t…
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BONUS! Bungee Jumping, The Popcorn Assault & Other Training Camp Shenanigans | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders
Season 1 of Hail Tales wraps up with a compilation of fun stories from the old days of training camp in Carlisle, PA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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