1933 Redskins New Nickname The team moved to Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) the next year, and Marshall changed the name to the “Redskins” apparently in honor of then-coach Lone Star Dietz, a Native American, he claimed to be part Sioux, but his actual ancestry has been challenged. See Full Story Redskins Primary Logo The club moved …
Washington Redskins Team History
1937 1937 1974 1982 1987 1991 Move to Washington D.C. After the disappointing 1936 NFL title game, George Preston Marshall had the team moved to his home in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 1937, retaining the name “Redskins” although it was now out of context. They then shared Griffith Stadium with the Washington Senators baseball team. See Full Story First …