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’s game that day went onto become an infamous part of Washington D.C. lore.

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 &ndash; and what didn't happen &ndash; at the Burgundy &amp; Gold&rsquo;s game that day went onto become an infamous part of Washington D.C. lore.

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.

Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History

The Most Forgotten Win | 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 line. The anticipation is thick in the Southern California air. The noise of over 103,000 fans surges. In this scenario, with the stakes this high, there was only one man the ball was going to.

Time is winding down in Super Bowl XVII, and Washington has been trailing the entire game. Hope for the franchise&rsquo;s first ever Super Bowl title is not lost, but with each second off the clock, it&rsquo;s dimming. It&rsquo;s Washington&rsquo;s ball. Just over ten minutes left. Fourth-and-inches on Miami&rsquo;s 43-yard line. The anticipation is thick in the Southern California air. The noise of over 103,000 fans surges. In this scenario, with the stakes this high, there was only one man the ball was going to.

Riggo's Run | 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!

 

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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! &nbsp; Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3SpwKU3See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The 1937 NFL Championship | 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!

 

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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! &nbsp; Get Your Commanders Tickets Here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3SpwKU3">https://bit.ly/3SpwKU3</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Most Forgotten Win | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL

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