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.

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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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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On September 19, 2005, Washington traveled west to Texas Stadium to face bitter rival Dallas on Monday Night Football. What unfolded in the last minutes of the game was one of the most thrilling and memorable spectacles in the last 25 years of Washington football.

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On December 22, 1996, Washington beat Dallas 37-10 in front of a sellout crowd. The postgame scenes were a sight to behold: fans tore up seats on their way to storming the field, 'Auld Lang Syne' played, a fire was set inside a helmet. The outpouring of emotion was about more than just a win over the Cowboys; it was about closing a chapter and saying goodbye to hallowed grounds that meant so much to so many.

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Season 1 of Hail Tales wraps up with a compilation of fun stories from the old days of training camp in Carlisle, PA.

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.

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.