About Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History
Washington football history hasn’t been told like this before. From legendary games to beloved traditions, Hail Tales sheds new light on the moments that have shaped the Burgundy & Gold. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with iconic players, media members, diehard fans and more.
Riggo's Run | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Time is winding down in Super Bowl XVII, and Washington has been trailing the entire game. Hope for the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title is not lost, but with each second off the clock, it’s dimming. It’s Washington’s ball. Just over ten minutes left. Fourth-and-inches on Miami’s 43-yard line. The anticipation is thick in the Southern California air. The noise of over 103,000 fans surges. In this scenario, with the stakes this high, there was only one man the ball was going to.
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6 Jul 2026
The Most Forgotten Win | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Over 27,000 had poured into Griffith Stadium for what seemed to be a typical football Sunday. As the game between Philadelphia and Washington kicked off, one of the most significant events in American history unfolds 5,000 miles away. What happened – and what didn't happen – at the Burgundy & Gold’s game that day went onto become an infamous part of Washington D.C. lore.
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7 Aug 2025
The 1937 NFL Championship | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
On December 12, 1937, Washington bested the Bears at Wrigley Field to lift its first league title. That championship gave rise to a group of legends and laid the first brick of a legacy!
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31 Jul 2025
The Highest Scoring NFL Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
A linebacker with a grudge, a QB who loved to air it out and an innovative kicker helped lift Washington to the kind of win the league may never see again!
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24 Jul 2025
The Body Bag Game | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Ahead of Week 10 during the 1990 season, Philadelphia head coach Buddy Ryan said his team would deliver Washington a beating so bad that “they’ll have to be carted off in body bags.” What happened in that matchup left a mark on the Burgundy & Gold in more ways than one!
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17 Jul 2025
The Marching Band | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
A pioneer in pro sports entertainment, Washington’s marching band made its debut during the Burgundy & Gold’s first season in D.C. nearly 90 years ago. Since then, it has established fan favorite traditions and become a cherished gameday presence!
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10 Jul 2025
The Lombardi Year | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
In 1969, Vince Lombardi made the surprising move to join Washington as its new head coach and general manager. With his unique brand of leadership, the legendary Lombardi planted seeds that would set in motion a turnaround for the Burgundy & Gold!
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3 Jul 2025
The Monday Night Miracle | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
This episode recounts Washington's improbable comeback victory against Dallas on Monday Night Football in 2005, highlighting the game's thrilling conclusion.
26 Jun 2025
The Last Game at RFK | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
This episode recounts Washington's final game at RFK Stadium in 1996, highlighting the emotional farewell as fans celebrated the historic venue.
22 Aug 2024
BONUS! Bungee Jumping, The Popcorn Assault & Other Training Camp Shenanigans | Hail Tales: Stories From Washington Football History | Washington Commanders
Season 1 of Hail Tales wraps up with a compilation of fun stories from the old days of training camp in Carlisle, PA.
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13 Aug 2024
The Little College in Pennsylvania | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders
For 34 years, Washington held training camp at Dickinson College, a small DIII school two and a half hours outside of D.C. The two-a-days were grueling. The isolation and slower pace could be uncomfortable. Not to mention those college dorm rooms. Yet, a whole lot of fun was had. The time here made a big impact on the team and the Carlisle, PA community.
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5 Aug 2024
The Replacements | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders
During the 1987 season, a labor strike turned the league on its head. Players refused to take the field. Tensions flared. The NFL said the show must go on. Every team faced the same challenges, but no one rose to the occasion like Washington. What the Burgundy & Gold did during the strike period was nothing short of spectacular.
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22 Jul 2024
The Hiring of Joe Gibbs | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders
The only NFL coach to win three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks. Hall of Fame inductee. The maestro behind so many of the happiest Burgundy & Gold memories. We know the magic Joe Gibbs helped create in Washington, but what took place to get him here in the first place? Spotify: bit.ly/HailTalesSpotify Apple Podcast: bit.ly/HailTalesApple
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19 Jul 2024
The Special Teams Genius | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders
For decades, special teams was an over-looked part of football. Then, George Allen came along. His focus on this group left a lasting impact both in Washington and the NFL at large. Players, journalists and former front office staff talk about the late great coach. bit.ly/HailTalesSpotify bit.ly/HailTalesApple
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9 Jul 2024
Surprise Roommates, Unhinged Media Day & The Super Bowl Hero You've Never Heard Of | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Podcast | Washington Commanders
On January 31, 1988, Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. The lead-up to the historic moment was full of drama. Doug Williams, Joe Gibbs, former front office staff and more talk about what took place during those important days. Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History Apple Podcast: bit.ly/HailTalesApple Spotify: bit.ly/HailTalesSpotify
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27 Jun 2024
NEW SERIES! Episode 1 Trailer | Hail Tales Podcast | Washington Commanders
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Inside a recent episode
Riggo's Run | Hail Tales: Stories from Washington Football History | Washington Commanders | NFL
Published 13 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Now Riggins will find openings in the line, but his tremendous strength comes from what happens after he makes the first hit. Look at it right there. Over the top of two players, literally gets an extra two and a half, three yards after the initial contact. Riggins the kind of runner that rarely ends up going backwards. A second shot. These from earlier action in the first half. You'll see Riggins spotting the hole. Great vision. Pulling right through the tackle of 58 Bo Camper over the top of two more men. That's the kind of running that brought Washington to this Super Bowl. We'll see if Riggins can continue it here in the second half. […]
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