The US Football History of Washington Commanders Washington Post Edition Book

IT’S THE FOURTH QUARTER at the Rose Bowl, January 30, 1983. Washington trails Miami 17 – 13, and the tension is unbearable. Riggins takes the handoff on a 4th-and-1 from the Miami 43 … “He’s gone! He’s gone!” roars the announcer. Riggins powers through the Dolphins’ defense, stiff-arms a tackler, and barrels into the end zone for a 43-yard touchdown! Over 100,000 fans erupt in a deafening roar. After a season marked by strikes and acrimony over money, this is pure football magic. The Commanders take the lead, hold on, and win 27 – 17, their first Super Bowl victory!

Follow the story of the Washington Commanders through a book of authentic Washington Post newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1937. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The title-winning season of 1937
– Legendary quarterback Sammy Baugh guiding the team through the 1940s
– The glory days of ‘The Hogs’ in the 1980s and early 1990s
– Super Bowl victories in XVII, XXII, and XXVI
– Highlights from the team’s modern era, including clutch comebacks and memorable matchups against the Cowboys

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a devoted fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Commanders history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 160

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.