In the history of the Washington Redskins there have been tons of unbelievable special teams players. The following video highlights the very best that have worn the burgundy and gold.
The Redskins beat the Green Bay Packers and then the Dallas Cowboys in the 1972 NFC Championship game in route to Superbowl VII. The Redskins would come up short against the undefeated Miami Dolphins in the Superbowl, losing 14-7.
Hail to the Redskins!
This week we flash back to a time when the Washington Redskins traded five veteran players to the Houston Oilers for safety, Kenneth Ray Houston. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Houston is widely considered the best safety to ever play for the Burgundy and Gold!
Throughout his career, Houston intercepted 49 passes, recovered 21 fumbles, gained 1,498 return yards and scored 12 touchdowns.
Enjoy the video—>HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!
Starting this week, we are going to look back at a piece of Redskins history every Friday. What better way to kick off this column than a video look back at Sonny Jurgensen for Flashback Friday. Enjoy!
