Gary Clark on the Redskins' glory days of the 80s, early 90s
Mike Richman interviews former Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark at FedExField on Nov. 4, 2012. Clark, the third-leading receiver in team history (549 catches) was there as part of the celebration...
View ArticleFighting for the Innocent: Humanitarian Specialist Paul Giannone
EXCERPT:An image is seared into the mind of humanitarian aid specialist Paul Giannone, MPH'76. It was 1985, and he was working at a refugee camp in Sudan hit by a cholera epidemic. A nurse injecting...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Alumnus Dr. Dave Janda
EXCERPT:No matter how fierce the defense, orthopedic surgeon Dave Janda forges ahead with an unrelenting offense.
View ArticleJuly 26, 1963: Dickinson College New Site of Redskins Training Camp
On July 26, 1963, the Redskins opened training camp at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, after training at Occidental College in Los Angeles for 17 seasons. Skins coach Bill McPeak requested the...
View ArticleAug. 15, 1986: Babe Laufenberg is "Mr. August"
On Aug. 15, 1986, quarterback Babe Laufenberg lit the preseason fireworks for the last time as a Redskin, completing 13 of 20 passes with a TD in a come-from-behind 27-24 win over Steelers. The Babe,...
View ArticleRedskins 2013 Fan Appreciation Day in Richmond, VA
On this special episode of his TV show "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," Redskins historian Mike Richman captures the sights and sounds of Fan Appreciation Day (Aug. 3, 2013) at the Redskins' new...
View ArticleRedskins 2013 Season Preview
In this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," host Mike Richman, Redskins great Mike Nelms and ESPN 980 Redskins insider Chris Russell preview the Redskins' 2013 season. The show was dominated by...
View ArticleJoe Theismann Gunned The Redskins To Football's Top
EXCERPT:Joe Theismann wasn't the biggest quarterback.Nor did he have a howitzer arm.But he made up for it with leadership and toughness.Case in point: In a 1982 game against the New York Giants, he had...
View ArticleSPORTS NIGHT w/ Redskins Great Mike Nelms
Please join me for SPORTS NIGHT on Tuesday evening (Oct. 8) at B'nai Israel Congregation at 6301 Montrose Road in Rockville. I'll give a Power Point presentation on the greatest QBs in Redskins...
View ArticleOct. 8, 1973: Dramatic 14-7 Win Over Cowboys
Kenny Houston is a Redskins legend, a Hall of Fame safety. But he’s most remembered for crafting one of the most indelible moments in Redskins history – and in the storied Redskins-Cowboys rivalry....
View ArticleRedskins Nickname Debate: A Case of Political Correctness
Mike Richman joins Rick Fowler, host of the “Saturday Morning Update” on D.C. radio station WMAL, for a discussion on Oct. 12, 2013 on the Redskins nickname controversy, which had heated up in recent...
View ArticleDec. 13, 1992: Buck and "The Play"
On Dec. 13, 1992, the Redskins benefited from “The Play” to pull off a 20-17 win over the Cowboys. With Dallas up, 17-13, late in the game at RFK Stadium, Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman set up to pass...
View ArticleRedskins Legacy: Deacon’s Extra Point
EXCERPT:It was the final game of the 1974 season, and the Redskins were pummeling the Bears.Running back Charlie Evans ran one yard for a touchdown with time running out to put the Redskins up, 41-0....
View ArticleRedskins Legacy: Portis One Of 80 Greatest
EXCERPT:Clinton Portis, the character who wore goofy costumes. Clinton Portis, the man not afraid to speak his mind in media settings.Portis is remembered both ways.He’s also known as the...
View ArticleRedskins Legacy: McEwen, Star Replacement
EXCERPT:After the second game of the 1987 season, NFL players went on strike to demand higher salaries and a more desirable form of free agency.At the same time, Craig McEwen got the phone call he’d...
View ArticleRedskins Legacy: Redskins Top Vikings In NFC
EXCERPT:Five times the Redskins and Vikings have clashed in the playoffs, twice in the 1970s and three times during the Joe Gibbs-1 glory era.Only one time, though, did the winner earn a trip to the...
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