Washington Redskins

. The boulevard has been the subject of a famous movie and an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical (see the disambiguation link above). There is pressure on the Redskins to change this policy, or retire 28, Darrell Green's number. The best-known section of Sunset Boulevard is probably the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. However, some are unofficially retired, like 9, Sonny Jurgensen's number. Also, many young, struggling actors, musicians, and the like continue to live in the area. Note: Team policy since Baugh's retirement has been not to retire numbers. That same area of Sunset in Hollywood is sometimes called "Guitar Row" due to the large number of guitar stores and music industry related businesses.

. He then drove a few blocks east and parked at the corner of Curson and Hawthorn Avenues. Police arrested him and the prostitute for lewd conduct in a public place and he was later fined $1,200. There have been similar complaints about the MLB teams Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. It was at the corner of Sunset and Courtney Avenue that actor Hugh Grant pulled over and picked up prostitute Divine Brown in the early morning of June 27, 1995. Some Native American groups have called for a new name, and some newspapers in the United States have refused to call the team by their name, instead using such circumlocutions as "The Washington football team". Though this type of activity went on for many years,especially around Western Avenue, in the 1970s the area between Gardner Street and La Brea Avenue became seedy and afflicted with street prostitution that continues to a lesser extent to the present day. There is considerable controversy over the team's name and logo. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has also gained notoriety as a red-light district for its large amount of prostitution, drag queens and other unusual activity, especially at night.

sports franchise. It used to be longer, starting at Alameda Street near Union Station and beside Olvera Street in the historic section of Downtown, but the portion of Sunset Boulevard east of Interstate 110 was renamed César Chávez Avenue, along with Macy Street and Brooklyn Avenue, in honor of the late Mexican-American union leader. As of 2004, Forbes Magazine values the franchise at over $1 billion, the highest in the NFL and of any U.S. As a result, it is also notorious for cracks and potholes. The move leaves the team's future at the vital quarterback position in some doubt, considering Brunell and Patrick Ramsey also remain on the roster at the present time. Because the Beverly Hills Freeway was never constructed as planned, Sunset (along with Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards) is frequently congested with traffic loads far beyond its design capacity. The 'Skins (as they are known to their fans) still found a way to turn heads, however: at the 2005 NFL Draft, the team traded away multiple picks to move up in the draft and select quarterback Jason Campbell from Auburn University. Car accidents are common due to its numerous hairpin curves and blind crests, and the lack of a center divider on most sections.

Other signings included center Casey Rabach and wide receiver David Patten. It is at least four lanes in width for all of its route. This off-season, however, the Redskins seem to have been more modest, with their most high-profile signing - wide receiver Santana Moss - joining the team via a trade with the New York Jets. The boulevard runs through very rugged terrain and is very winding and treacherous. Since Dan Snyder took over the team, the Redskins have had a reputation for being very active during the off-season and signing free agent players to large contracts; not always ideal in the era of a salary cap. In the Bel-Air/Brentwood area, Sunset Boulevard runs past the campus of UCLA. Some of Gibbs' other new signings, such as cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington did impress, however, while the jury remains out on talented running back Clinton Portis. Other than West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, which are independent incorporated cities, the places named above are all districts and neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles.

Despite an impressive defense, the team struggled offensively, and quarterback Mark Brunell - an off-season acquisition from the Jacksonville Jaguars - proved to be a major disappointment. Approximately twenty-two miles in length, the famous boulevard passes through or near Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades. Gibbs' return to the franchise did not pay instant dividends, however, as the Redskins finished the 2004 season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses. Sunset Boulevard is a street in the western part of Los Angeles County, California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway at the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades. Snyder also expanded FedEx Field to a league-high capacity of 91,665 seats. Will Rogers State Historic Park. For the 2004 season, Snyder successfully lured former coach Joe Gibbs away from NASCAR to return as head coach and team president. Will Rogers State Beach.

After two mediocre years, Spurrier resigned after the 2003 season with three years left on his contract. Whisky A Go-Go. The most controversial habits Snyder has practiced is the continuous hiring and firing of head coaches, first firing incumbent coach Norv Turner, firing replacement Marty Schottenheimer after only one season, and in 2002, hiring University of Florida head coach Steve Spurrier to replace Schottenheimer. Viper Room. His son, John Kent Cooke, was unable to pay the death duties for the business, and the team was later sold to Daniel Snyder in a deal that was the most expensive in sporting history. Snyder, who grew up as a Redskins fan and who made his money in cable television, has made many controversial moves since owning the team. UCLA. In 1997, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke died. Tiki Ti.

From 1961 to 1996 the Redskins played at D.C. Stadium, which was renamed RFK Stadium in 1969. Sunset Gower Studios. Also, the Redskins were the first team to have a fight song, "Hail to the Redskins.". Standard Hotel. The Redskins' band predates the Colts franchise by about 15 years. Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. The other is the Baltimore Ravens, who revived the band of the city's former NFL team, the Baltimore Colts. Rock Walk.

The Redskins are one of only two teams in the NFL with an official marching band. Rock 'n' Roll Ralphs. In what would prove to be a temporary retirement, Gibbs pursued an interest in NASCAR. KTTV. The next football season, on March 5th, 1993, Joe Gibbs retired after 12 years of coaching with the Redskins. KTLA. The Redskins, the most dominant team in the NFL in the 1991 season, defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-24. KCET.

The Redskins won their latest Super Bowl on January 26, 1992, in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hyatt West Hollywood. Rookie running back Timmy Smith had a great performance as well, running for a Super-Bowl record 203 yards. House of Blues. This game is more famous for the stellar performance by quarterback Doug Williams who passed for four touchdowns in the second quarter en route to becoming the first black quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. Hotel Bel-Air. In this game, the Redskins routed the Denver Broncos 42-10 after starting the game in a 0-10 deficit, the largest come-from-behind victory in Super Bowl history. Hollywood Palladium.

The Redskins' second title was in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California. Hollywood High School. Future Hall of Famer John Riggins provided the game's signature play when, on 4th and 1, with the Redskins down 17-13 with 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, he broke free for the then-longest run from scrimmage in Super Bowl history (43 yards). One touchdown later, the Redskins won their first NFL title in 40 years by a 27-17 score. Hollywood Athletic Club. The first was Super Bowl XVII, where the Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-17 on January 30, 1983, in Pasedena, California. Gower Gulch. He coached the team to four Super Bowls, winning three of them. Dudley Do-Right's Emporium.

In 1981, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke signed the offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, Joe Gibbs, as their head coach. Designer Donuts. The Redskins reached the NFC Conference Championship in 1973, defeating Dallas 33-3, only to lose to the undefeated Miami Dolphins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII. Crossroads of the World. Allen helped to foster the team's rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, which has turned into one of the NFL's most famous rivalries. Comedy Store. Two years later the team signed George Allen as their head coach. Columbia Square.

Also in 1969, long time owner, and President Emeritus, George Preston Marshall died. Cinerama Dome. Lombardi led the team to a 7-5-2 record, their best since 1955, but died of cancer after the season ended. Chateau Marmont. In 1969, the Redskins hired future hall-of-famer Vince Lombardi — who gained fame coaching with the Green Bay Packers — to be their new head coach. Book Soup. Even with the addition of Bobby Mitchell, the Redskins were still not performing up to expectations. Blessed Sacrament Church.

Under threat of civil rights legal action by the Kennedy administration, the team became the final pro football franchise to integrate, in 1962 when the Redskins signed wide receiver Bobby Mitchell, a future hall-of-famer. Beverly Hills Hotel. Marshall continued to refuse to integrate the team, despite pressure from the Washington Post and the Federal Government (a typical comment by Post writer Shirley Povich was "Cleveland Browns runner Jim Brown integrated the Redskins' end zone"). However, after Baugh's retirement, the Redskins began a slow decline. The team's early success endeared them to the fans of Washington, D.C.

Baugh also played numerous other positions, including cornerback and punter. In an era where the forward pass was rare, the Redskins used it as their primary method of gaining yards. They also signed an innovative rookie quarterback from Texas Christian University: future Pro Football Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh. Upon making the move, the team instantly won a title.

in 1937. The move to Fenway Park was unsuccessful and attendance was poor, so Marshall decided to move the team to Washington, D.C. Both teams played at Braves Field until the Redskins moved to Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) in an attempt to boost attendance. To help differentiate the two teams, Marshall changed the name of the football Braves to the Redskins.

While in Boston, the team took the same name as one of the local baseball teams at the time, the Boston Braves. On the heels of Marshall's entry to the National Football League, and evidently influenced by his racial policies, the other NFL teams dropped all black players in 1933 and none signed blacks again until 1946. The city of Boston was awarded an NFL franchise in 1932, under the ownership of George Preston Marshall. Buffalo Bills 37-24.

Denver Broncos 42-10, XXVI (won) vs. Los Angeles Raiders 38-9, XXII (won) vs. Miami Dolphins 27-17, XVIII (lost) vs. Miami Dolphins 14-7, XVII (won) vs.

VII (lost) vs. League Championships: 1937, 1942; Super Bowl: 1982, 1987, 1991. The Washington Redskins are a National Football League team whose team headquarters is based in Ashburn, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.. Doug Williams.

Joe Theismann. Bruce Smith - Defensive end; the NFL's all-time leader in sacks. Ricky Sanders. Mark Rypien.

Art Monk. Brian Mitchell. Wilbur Marshall. Charles Mann.

Dexter Manley. Chip Lohmiller. Jim Lachey. Joe Jacoby.

Russ Grimm. Darrell Green. Brad Edwards. Stephen Davis.

Gary Clark. Dave Butz. Larry Brown. Warrick Holdman - Ex-Bears and Browns linebacker.

David Patten - A Superbowl winner with the New England Patriots. Casey Rabach. Jason Campbell. Carlos Rogers - Cornerback; the team's first selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Santana Moss. Marcus Washington - Made his first Pro Bowl in 2005. Sean Taylor - The team's first selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. Shawn Springs.

Chris Samuels - Former Pro Bowl offensive tackle. Patrick Ramsey. Clinton Portis - Speedy former Denver running back. Jon Jansen.

Cornelius Griffin. Chris Cooley. LaVar Arrington - 3-time Pro Bowl linebacker. 33 Sammy Baugh.

Charley Taylor. John Riggins. Bobby Mitchell. Wayne Millner.

George Preston Marshall (owner). Vince Lombardi (coach). Curly Lambeau. Paul Krause.

Sonny Jurgensen. Stan Jones. Deacon Jones. Sam Huff.

Ken Houston. Joe Gibbs (coach). Ray Flaherty. Turk Edwards.

Bill Dudley. Sammy Baugh. Cliff Battles. George Allen (coach).