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The 1960s Part 3

Oct. 11, 1964

'Sonny' Day: Sonny Jurgensen out-duels Norm Snead by throwing for four touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first meeting of the traded quarterbacks. Redskins win, 35-20.

April 1964

Sonny & Sam: Redskins stun NFL by trading quarterback Norm Snead to the Philadelphia Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen. Later, they ship Dick James to the New York Giants for linebacker Sam Huff.

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July 1963

Carlisle Welcome: Redskins move training camp to Carlisle, Pa.

Feb. 1962

Mitchell Arrives: Redskins trade 1961 first-round draft pick Ernie Davis to Cleveland for running back Bobby Mitchell, the first African American player in team history and one of the Redskins' enduring stars. Mitchell was switched to flanker and thrived at that position for the next seven seasons.

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