In 1932, the NFL arrived in Boston with the forming of the Redskins, but after a 1936 championship game loss, the team jumped ship for the nation's capital. In the early days in Washington, they were dominant, with titles in 1937 and 1941 and championship game apperances in 1940, 1943, and 1945. The 1940 loss was the most lopsided in NFL history at 73-0. After a decade and a half of struggles, the team returned to glory in the early 1970s with 5 playoff berths in 6 years from 1971-76. This team was made up of old veterans such as reciever Charley Taylor and quarterback Billy Klimer. Their success, however, did not translate to a Super Bowl win, as they lost in their first apperance in 1972. In the 1980s, the team was revived again under coach Joe Gibbs with 5 playoff berths and 3 Super Bowl apperances. They won the championship in 1982's Super Bowl XVII and 1987's Super Bowl XXII, while the lost a lopsided battle in 1983. They achieved 3 more playoff berths in the early 1990s and another championship in Super Bowl XXVI. However, the team struggled for many years afterward, with just one playoff berth, a 1999 division crown, between 1993-2004. In 2005, the team turned it around and returned to the postseason. The Redskins appear to have a solid core for the future.
"And although Denver scored first, it was the Washington Redskins day out their today. They win in a dominating performance to take the Super Bowl XXII victory and the Lombardi Trophy."
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Get the washington redskins mug.A racist term refering to the color of a tanned Native American hide that is often used by ignorant individuals who believe the work to be totally innocent.
"Don't call me a redskin, motherfucker!"
"What? It's true...your skin's as red as the blood on my injun scrotum tobacco pouch!"
"What? It's true...your skin's as red as the blood on my injun scrotum tobacco pouch!"
by atwavirus October 1, 2005
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An offensive and derogatory term refering to native americans. Comes from when the government paid for each 'indian' one killed. Instead of carrying the bodies they would take the scalps to prove they had murdered a native american.
When plural the name of a NFL team from Washington DC
It seems there is a too common belief that the word redskin is not offensive so I dare those who believe that to go try that word out on a native american person and see their reaction.
When plural the name of a NFL team from Washington DC
It seems there is a too common belief that the word redskin is not offensive so I dare those who believe that to go try that word out on a native american person and see their reaction.
At a casino on a reservation a customer refered to one of the native american employees as redskin. The customer was shot by that employee. So obviously it is offensive.
by Shizzalator January 2, 2006
Get the redskin mug.A bad omen. A sign of bad things to come. A sign of bad weather. Comes from the New England expression: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning." This referred to the belief that the sky's color was a predictor of the good or bad weather soon to come.
Maria looked at the crimson sky and remarked, "Uh ohh. Red sky in the morning. Maybe we should cancel today's picnic."
by redskyatnight June 5, 2014
Get the red sky in the morning mug.A very very iconic team name that never should have been changed in the first place because of the people that's very sensitive in this generation and The people that do not know that the logo was made by a native
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Get the Washington Redskins mug.Individuals who claim to be huge fans of comic book lore, but in reality know very little about the characters and their respective abilities, backgrounds, stories, etc. They are commonly known to brag about their comic book "knowledge" (usually acquired solely from films and/or TV shows), and are quick to condescend to those who question their familiarity of the subject. Their habits include attending midnight premieres of comic book movies and wearing superhero T-shirts out in public to display their active involvement in "geek culture".
*Thanos pops up during the end-credits scene of The Avengers*
Comic book geek: "Woah, no way! It's Thanos!"
Redskulls sitting a row back: "Uh...pretty sure that's Red Skull bro."
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Redskulls sitting a row back: "Uh...pretty sure that's Red Skull bro."
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Get the Redskulls mug.This fabulous sex move is where male partner will have his penis out while the female partner is standing by. The female will then grab hold of the mans penis with both hands and start give it a Indian burn almost, then right as hes about to cum the girl will squeeze as hard as possible and start rubbing his penis as hard as possible across a carpet.
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