The US Football History of Washington Commanders Washington Post Edition Book basketball glory secured

glory secured

DOWN TO THE FINAL SECONDS

This edition traces the club’s journey from 1906 onwards — exactly as it was reported at the time

The ball falls to Walter Coates in the box — he shoots … it’s in

– The team’s beginnings in 1996 as the Houston Oilers and their immediate success

The US Football History of Washington Commanders Washington Post Edition Book basketball glory securedITS THE FOURTH QUARTER, January 30, 1983. Washington trails Miami 17 13, and the tension is unbearable. Riggins takes the handoff on a 4th and 1 from the Miami 43 Hes gone! Hes gone! roars the announcer. Riggins powers through the Dolphins defense, stiff arms a tackler, and barrels into the end zone for a 43 yard touchdown! Over 100,000 fans erupt in a deafening roar. After a season marked by strikes and acrimony over money, this is pure football