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George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

FromThe Football History Dude


George Preston Marshall – Founder/Owner of Washington Redskins

FromThe Football History Dude

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to explore the life and career of the man that founded the Washington Redskins.  George Preston Marshall was known for many things, but the biggest contributions he made to the NFL had to do with the fan's experience of the game.  He created a spectacle that was more than just a football game.  So strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.
 
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LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Pro Football Hall of Fame - George Preston Marshall Bio
Washington Post - Article about the Marshall and the Redskin's name
Washington Post - Article about Marshall against the Government
Pro Football Reference - Newark Tornadoes Record
SportsECyclopedia - Newark Tornadoes
SportsECyclopedia - Boston Redskins
The Hogs.net - The Redskins Fight Song History
Super Bowl Ad Cost Article
Great Depression - The New Deal
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Released:
Aug 22, 2018
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Podcast episode

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The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching fans about the rich history of the NFL and other professional football leagues. Each episode your host, Arnie Chapman, asks you to him and a guest in his Delorean and go back in time with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron.