Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
RFK Stadium
Location	2400 East Capitol Street Southeast Washington, D.C. 20003
Broke ground	1959
Opened	October 1, 1961
Owner	District of Columbia
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Surface	Grass (Prescription Athletic Turf)
Construction cost	U.S.$20 million
Architect	George A. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Dahl; Osborn Engineering
Former names	District of Columbia (D. Osborn Engineering, officially Osborn Architects & Engineers, is an architectural and engineering firm noted mostly for designing sports stadiums C. ) Stadium (1961 — 1968)
Tenants	Washington Redskins (NFL) (1961 — 1996) Washington Senators (II) (AL) (1962 — 1971) Washington Whips (USA/NASL) (1967 — 1968) Washington Darts (NASL) (1971) Washington Diplomats (NASL, USL1) (1974 — 1981, 1991) Team America (NASL) (1983) Washington Federals (USFL) (1983 — 1984) D.C. United (MLS) (1996 — present) Washington Freedom (WUSA) (2001 — 2003) Washington Nationals (NL) (2005 — 2007)
Capacity	45,596 (2005 Baseball) 56,692 (2005 Football & Soccer)
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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports stadium in Washington, D.C., United States, and the current home of Major League Soccer's D.C. United. A modern stadium (plural stadiums or stadia in English is a place or venue for (mostly outdoor Sports Concerts or other events consisting Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D

Opened in October 1961 as District of Columbia Stadium (D. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. C. Stadium for short), RFK was the home of the NFL's Washington Redskins for 36 seasons, from 1961 through 1996. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) RFK Stadium also served as the home to the expansion Washington Senators of the American League from 1962 through 1971. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The National League's Montreal Expos relocated to Washington as the Washington Nationals in 2005 and played at RFK through 2007; the club has since moved to Nationals Park, which opened in 2008. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Rock concerts have also taken place at the stadium. It has hosted international soccer matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, 1996 Summer Olympics, and 2003 Women's World Cup. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International The FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 was held in the United States and won by Germany.

The stadium was renamed in January 1969 for U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who had been assassinated in Los Angeles the previous June. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy (November 20 1925 – June 6 1968 also called RFK, was the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 and a Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West As Attorney General, Kennedy's Justice Department played a role in the racial integration of the Redskins. The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice (see) concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement Along with Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Kennedy threatened to revoke the team's lease at the federally-owned stadium until it promised to sign African American players. The United States Secretary of the Interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior. Stewart Lee Udall (born January 31, 1920) is a former American politician African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa

RFK was the first major stadium designed specifically as a multisport facility for both football and baseball. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each During the Nationals' tenure at the stadium, it was the fourth-oldest active stadium in Major League Baseball behind Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City.

Contents 1 History 2 Dimensions 3 Naming rights 4 Site future 5 Notable games and events 5.1 Football 5.2 Baseball 5.3 Soccer 5.4 Boxing 5.5 Concerts 6 Washington Hall of Stars 7 Public transportation 8 Food vendors 9 Tenants 9.1 Current 9.2 Former 10 References 11 External links

History

RFK Stadium was home for 36 seasons to the Redskins, whose return to prominence as a football power began the same year (1960) the original baseball Senators left the city. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D The Redskins' first game in D. C. Stadium was a 24-21 loss to the New York Giants on October 1, 1961. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The team's first win in the stadium was over its future archrival, the Dallas Cowboys on December 17, 1961. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila This was the only win in a 1-12-1 season, and it came on the final weekend of the regular season. The Redskins' last win at RFK was a 37-10 victory over the Cowboys on December 22, 1996. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies

The stadium's design was nearly circular, attempting to facilitate both football and baseball. It was the first to use the so-called "cookie-cutter" concept, an approach also used by Philadelphia, New York, Houston, Atlanta, St. Louis, San Diego, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of Stadium designed for use by multiple teams playing Baseball, American football, soccer, and in some Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, sometimes shortened to "Fulton County Stadium" was a multi-use ( Baseball, football, Soccer, Rock concert Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 However, as would become the case with every other stadium where this was tried, the design was not ideal for either sport due to the different shapes and sizes of the playing fields. As the playing field dimensions for football and baseball vary greatly, seating had to accommodate the larger playing surface. In the case of RFK Stadium, this resulted in the first ten rows of the football configuration being nearly at field level, making it difficult to see over the players. As a baseball park, RFK was a particular target of scorn from baseball purists, largely because it has no lower-deck seats in the outfield. The only outfield seats are in the upper deck, above a high wall.

A complex conversion was necessary, at a cost of $40,000 per switch, to convert the stadium from a football/soccer configuration to baseball and back again; in its final form, this included rolling the 3rd-base lower-level seats into the outfield along a buried rail, dropping the hydraulic pitcher's mound 3 feet into the ground, and laying sod over the infield dirt. Movable seating is a feature of some modern Stadiums often known as convertible stadiums, or moduable stadiums. Later facilities were designed so the seating configuration could be changed much more quickly and at a lower cost. The conversion was only required several times per year during the Senators' joint tenancy with the Redskins, but became much more frequent while the Nationals and D. C. United shared the stadium during the mostly-concurrent MLB and MLS seasons; in 2005, the conversion was made more than 20 times. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

During the years when the stadium was used only for Redskins games, the rotating seats remained in the football configuration. If a baseball game was scheduled, the left-field wall was only 250 feet from home plate, and for some exhibition baseball games, a large screen was erected.

Some of RFK's quirks endeared the venue to fans and players. The large rolling bleacher section was always less stable than other seating, allowing fans to jump in rhythm and cause the whole area to bounce. Also, because of the stadium's design and the proximity of the fans to the football field, the stadium was extremely loud when the usual sell-out Redskins crowds became vocal. And legend has it that former Redskins coach George Allen would order a large rolling door opened in the side of the stadium when visiting teams were attempting field goals at critical moments in games so that a swirling wind from off the Potomac and Anacostia rivers would interfere with the flight of the kicked ball.

Since the stadium is on a direct sight line with the Washington Monument and the United States Capitol, light towers were not allowed; instead, arc lights were placed on its curved, dipping roof. The Washington Monument is a large tall sand-colored Obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington D

The stadium hosted its first baseball All-Star Game in its first season of 1962, which was attended by Robert Kennedy's brother, President John F. Kennedy (in whose administration Robert Kennedy served as Attorney General), and the 1969 All-Star Game, which was played in the daytime, after a rainout the night before. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It turned out to be the final MLB All-Star Game played during the daytime hours.

Another notable baseball moment occurred in a Cracker Jack Old Timers game in 1982, when 75 year-old Hall of Famer Luke Appling hit a home run. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Lucius Benjamin Appling ( April 2, 1907 &ndash January 3, 1991) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball Although he had a . 310 lifetime batting average, Appling only hit 45 home runs in 20 seasons. However, because the stadium had not been fully reconfigured, it was just 260 feet to the left-field foul pole, far shorter than normal.

In its tenure as the Senators' home field, RFK Stadium was known as a hitters' park. Slugger Frank Howard, a six-foot-seven-inch tall, 255-pound left fielder, hit a number of tape-measure home runs in his career, a few of which landed in the center field area of the upper deck. Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left The seats Howard hit with his home runs are painted white, rather than the gold of the rest of the upper deck. Howard also hit the last home run in the park's original tenure, on September 30, 1971. With one out remaining in the game, a fan riot turned a 7-5 Senators lead over the New York Yankees into a 9-0 forfeit loss. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. However, in its tenure as the Nationals' home field, RFK has been known as a pitchers' park. While Howard hit at least 44 home runs for three straight seasons (1968-70), the 2005 Nationals had only one hitter with more than 15 home runs, Jose Guillen with 24. José Manuel Guillén (ɡiˈʎen (born May 17, 1976 in San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder

From 1993-1999 and 2001-2004, former rock radio station WHFS held its annual HFStival rock concert at RFK Stadium. The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D WHFS (1057 FM) is a Radio station licensed to Catonsville Maryland, and broadcasting from studios in suburban Towson Maryland. The HFStival was an annual Rock festival sponsored by Washington D

Dimensions

The dimensions of the baseball field were 335 feet down the foul lines, 380 feet to the power alleys and 408 feet to center field during the Senators' time. The official distances when the Nationals arrived were identical, except for two additional feet to center field. After complaints from Nationals hitters it was discovered in July of 2005 that the fence had actually been put in place incorrectly, and it was 394. 74 feet to the power alleys in left; 395 feet to the right-field power alley; and 407. 83 feet to center field. The section of wall containing the 380 foot sign was moved closer to the foul lines to more accurately represent the distance shown on the signs but no changes were made to the actual dimensions.

Naming rights

On April 14, 2005, just before the Nationals' home opener, the D. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. C. Sports and Entertainment Commission announced an agreement with the Department of Defense under which the military would pay the city about $6 million for naming rights and the right to place recruiting kiosks and signage in the stadium. The United States Department of Defense ( DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government Naming rights are the right to name a piece of Property, either tangible property or an event usually granted in exchange for financial considerations In return, the stadium would be dubbed Armed Forces Field at RFK Stadium. This plan was dropped within days, however, after several prominent members of Congress questioned the use of public funds for a stadium sponsorship. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Similar proposals to sell the naming rights to the National Guard, ProFunds (a Bethesda, Maryland investment company) and Sony were rumored that season, but no agreement was ever finalized; efforts to sell naming rights largely shifted to the Nationals' new stadium in later years, and no renaming of RFK appears imminent.

Site future

On November 15, 2006, local news outlets reported preliminary, informal talks between members of the government of the District of Columbia and Redskins owner Daniel Snyder about tearing down RFK Stadium and building the Redskins a new domed stadium on the site after the Nationals and D.C. United move to new stadiums in the city in 2008 and 2010 respectively. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Daniel M Snyder (born 1965 is the current owner of the Washington Redskins football team Chairman of the Board of Six Flags Inc The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D Reports say that Snyder would sell off the FedExField site and use that money to build the new stadium which would seat between 90,000 and 100,000 fans. FedExField (originally Jack Kent Cooke Stadium) is a football Stadium located in Landover, an unincorporated community near the Capital ^[1] Mayor Adrian Fenty has stated he is preparing a written proposal to the Redskins ownership to bring the team back to the District. Adrian Malik Fenty (born December 6, 1970) is the sixth and current mayor of the District of Columbia, having begun his term of office on ^[2]

Notable games and events

Football

• After trailing the Cowboys 24-6 halfway through the third quarter on November 28, 1965, quarterback Sonny Jurgensen leads the Redskins to 21 fourth-quarter points and a 34-31 comeback victory. DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football
• The Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 on November 27, 1966. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The 113 combined points are the most ever scored in an NFL game.
• On December 31, 1972 the Redskins defeat the Cowboys 26-3 in the NFC Championship game to earn a trip to Super Bowl VII. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The NFC Championship Game is one of the two Semi-final matches of the National Football League the largest professional American football league in the United Super Bowl VII was an American football game played on January 14, 1973 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles California
• In a Monday Night Football game on October 8, 1973 Redskins safety Ken Houston stops Cowboys' receiver Walt Garrison at the goal line as time expired to secure a win. Monday Night Football ( MNF) is a Live television broadcast of the National Football League. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Kenneth Ray Houston (born November 12, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas, USA is a former American football Defensive back in the Walter Benton Garrison (born July 23, 1944, in Denton Texas) is a former American football fullback in the NFL for
• December 17, 1977 – the Redskins defeat the Los Angeles Rams 17-14 in what would be head coach George Allen's final game with the team. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St George Herbert Allen ( April 29, 1918 – December 31, 1990) was an American football coach in the NFL and
• October 25, 1981 – the Redskins narrowly beat the New England Patriots 24-22 to earn head coach Joe Gibbs his first win at RFK Stadium. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston Joe Jackson Gibbs (born November 25, 1940) is a Hall of Fame American football coach and NASCAR Championship team owner
• January 22, 1983 – the stadium physically shakes as a capacity crowd of 54,000 chant "We Want Dallas" taunting the hated Cowboys in the NFC Championship game. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) The Redskins go on to defeat the Cowboys 31-17 to earn a trip to Super Bowl XVII where they beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 to claim the franchise's first Super Bowl win. Super Bowl XVII was an American football game played on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California to decide the The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area.
• September 5, 1983 – Redskins' rookie cornerback Darrell Green chases down Cowboys' running back Tony Dorsett from behind to prevent him from scoring. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football Cornerback in the National Anthony "Tony" Drew Dorsett (born April 7, 1954 in Rochester Pennsylvania) is a former American football Running back The Redskins go on to lose the game 31-30.
• November 18, 1985 – Giants' linebacker Lawrence Taylor sacks Redskins' quarterback Joe Theismann severely breaking his leg and ending his NFL career. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4 1959 nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA is a former American football Quarterback Backup quarterback Jay Schroeder comes in and leads the Redskins to a 23-21 victory. Jay Brian Schroeder (born June 28, 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a former professional American football Quarterback
• January 17, 1988 Cornerback Darrell Green knocks down a Wade Wilson pass at the goal line to clinch a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Darrell Ray Green (born February 15, 1960 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football Cornerback in the National Charles Wade Wilson (born February 1, 1959 in Commerce Texas) is a former American football Quarterback who played for the Minnesota The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. The Redskins go on to defeat the Denver Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. Super Bowl XXII was an American football game played on January 31, 1988 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego California to decide
• January 4, 1992 – In a pouring rain, the Redskins beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-7 in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. After a touchdown scored by Redskins fullback Gerald Riggs with 6:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, the fans shower the field with the free yellow seat cushions given to them when they entered the stadium. Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960 in Tullos, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back in the
• January 12, 1992 – the Redskins beat the Detroit Lions 41-10 in the NFC Championship game earning a trip to Super Bowl XXVI where they beat the Buffalo Bills 37-24. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. Super Bowl XXVI was an American football game played on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb
• December 13, 1992 – Redskins' head coach Joe Gibbs coaches what would be his last win at RFK Stadium. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Joe Jackson Gibbs (born November 25, 1940) is a Hall of Fame American football coach and NASCAR Championship team owner The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 20-17.
• December 22, 1996 – The Redskins win their last game in the stadium, defeating their arch-rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, 37-10. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National In a halftime ceremony, several past Redskins greats were introduced, wearing replicas of the jerseys of their time. After the game, fans storm the field and rip up chunks of grass as souvenirs. In the parking lot, fans are seen walking away with the stadium's maroon and yellow seats.

Baseball

• In the Washington Senators' final home game, on September 30, 1971, the Senators led the New York Yankees 7-5 with two outs left in the top of the ninth. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Fans storm the field and tear up bases, grass patches, and anything else they can find for souvenirs. The Senators forfeit the game, 9-0.
• April 14, 2005 – Washington Nationals defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3, before a crowd of 45,596, to win their first home opener in Washington, D.C. They go on to sweep the 4-game series. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
• June 17, 2006 – The Washington Nationals overcome the deficit of seven runs against the New York Yankees and beat the Yankees by blowing Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera's save in the bottom of the eighth inning with Alfonso Soriano's steals and Jose Guillen's triple and Ryan Zimmerman's single in front of a sellout crowd of 45,085 fans. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In Baseball, a closing pitcher, more frequently referred to as a closer (abbreviated CL) is a Relief pitcher who specializes in closing out Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Professional baseball player Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder José Manuel Guillén (ɡiˈʎen (born May 17, 1976 in San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals ^[3]
• June 18, 2006 – The Washington Nationals defeat the New York Yankees on Ryan Zimmerman's walk-off home run off Yankees ace starter Chien Ming Wang in front of a sellout crowd of 45,157 fans. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals In Baseball, a walk-off home run is a Home run that ends the game Chien-Ming Wang ( Pinyin: Wáng Jiànmín born March 31, 1980 in Tainan, Taiwan) is a Taiwanese Starting pitcher for The Nationals win the three-game series against the Yankees. ^[4]
• September 16, 2006 – Washington Nationals' Alfonso Soriano steals second base in the first inning of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers to become the fourth player in the Major League Baseball history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League ^[5] (At the Shea Stadium in New York City six days later, Soriano becomes the first person ever to reach 40 home runs, 40 stolen bases, and 40 doubles in one season, making him the only member of the 40-40-40 club. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The City of New York ^[6])
• July 4, 2007 – Washington Nationals 1st baseman Dmitri Young hits a Grand Slam enroute to a 6-0 Nationals win over the Chicago Cubs before almost 40,000 fans. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Dmitri Dell Young (born October 11, 1973 in Vicksburg Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Washington In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
• September 23, 2007 – Washington Nationals defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3, in the final baseball game scheduled to be played at RFK Stadium. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The win gives the Nationals an overall record of 122-121 in three seasons at the stadium.

Soccer

• On September 21, 1980 in the 1980 Soccer Bowl the New York Cosmos defeated the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-0. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The Soccer Bowl was the championship game of the North American Soccer League from 1974 to 1983. The New York Cosmos (1971–1985 known simply as the Cosmos for the 1977 and 1978 seasons was a soccer franchise based in New York City and its suburbs that operated This article is about the original Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the NASL
• July 2, 1994 – The 1994 FIFA World Cup concludes its play in RFK as Spain defeats Switzerland 3–0 in the Round of Sixteen. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 (RFK had earlier hosted four group-play games. )
• July 24, 1996 – Soccer at the 1996 Summer Olympics includes the final match for the US side, which needed a win against Portugal to advance out of group play, but tied 1 – 1. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Final results for the Football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Birmingham Alabama; Washington D (Five other Olympic matches were played in RFK as part of the Atlanta Olympics. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International )
• October 30, 1996 – Ten days after winning the first Major League Soccer title, D. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) C. United defeats the Rochester Raging Rhinos 3-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final, achieving the first "double" in American soccer history. Rochester Rhinos is an American professional Soccer team founded in 1996 The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is an American soccer competition open to all United States Soccer Federation (USSF affiliated teams from amateur adult club teams all the
• October 26, 1997 – D. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar C. United defeats the Colorado Rapids 2-1 to win their second consecutive MLS Cup. The Colorado Rapids are a soccer club based in Commerce City Colorado (a suburb of Denver) that participates in Major League Soccer. The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer.
• August 16, 1998 – D. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) C. United defeats CD Toluca of Mexico 1-0 to win the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, becoming the first American team to do so and marking their first victory in an international tournament. Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club also known simply as Toluca, is a Mexican professional football club The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international football competition held in the CONCACAF region ( North America, Central
• October 15, 2000 – the Kansas City Wizards defeat the Chicago Fire 1-0 to win their first MLS Cup. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Kansas City Wizards are a professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that participates in Major League Soccer.
• April 14, 2001 – the Washington Freedom defeat the Bay Area CyberRays 1-0 in the inaugural match of the Women's United Soccer Association. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Freedom is an American women’s Soccer team founded in 2001 as part of the Women's United Soccer Association, and later played as a member of The San Jose CyberRays was a professional Soccer team that played in the Women's United Soccer Association.
• August 3, 2002 – In the MLS All-Star Game, a team of MLS players defeat the U.S. Men's National Team 3-2. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The MLS All-Star Game has been held each season that Major League Soccer has existed The United States men's national soccer team is the national Soccer team of the United States for men and is controlled by the United States Soccer D. C. United midfielder Marco Etcheverry is named MVP. Marco Antonio Etcheverry Vargas (born September 26, 1970 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra) is a former Bolivian Football (soccer Midfielder
• July 30, 2003 – Ronaldinho makes his debut for FC Barcelona against AC Milan in a pre-season tour of the United States. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21 1980 in Porto Alegre) commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer Fútbol Club Barcelona ( Catalan fudˈbɔɫ ˌklup bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish ˈfutβol ˌkluβ baɾθeˈlona known familiarly as Barça (Spanish ˈbaɾsa Catalan Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy Ronaldinho had a goal and an assist as Barcelona defeated defending European champion AC Milan 2-0 in an exhibition game that drew 45,864 to RFK Stadium. ^[7][8]
• April 3, 2004 – Freddy Adu debuted with D.C. United at RFK with a sell-out soccer crowd of 24,603. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu (born June 2 1989 in Tema, Ghana) is an American Association football forward or Attacking DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D ^[9]
• November 6, 2004 – D. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " C. United win the Eastern Conference final by tying the New England Revolution 3-3 and advancing on penalty kicks in what is generally regarded as one of the greatest games in MLS history. The New England Revolution, nicknamed the Revs, is a professional soccer club based in Foxborough Massachusetts, that participates in Major League They would go on to defeat the Kansas City Wizards 3-2 in the MLS Cup. The Kansas City Wizards are a professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that participates in Major League Soccer.
• August 9, 2007 – David Beckham debuts for the MLS LA Galaxy, losing to home team D.C. United before a sellout crowd of 46,686 fans, the 4th largest to watch MLS at RFK Stadium. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. David Robert Joseph Beckham, and is also a member of the England national team. DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D
• November 18, 2007 – In MLS Cup 2007, the Houston Dynamo defeat the New England Revolution 2-1 to win their 2nd MLS Cup in as many years. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 2007 MLS Cup was the championship game of the 2007 Major League Soccer season, played on November 18 2007 between the 2007 MLS Eastern Conference Champion Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer team based in Houston, Texas, United States. The New England Revolution, nicknamed the Revs, is a professional soccer club based in Foxborough Massachusetts, that participates in Major League The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer. The Revs lose their 4th MLS Cup in 4 tries, and 3rd consecutive.
• March 18, 2008 – D.C. United beats Harbor View F.C. 5-0 in a CONCACAF Champions' Cup match. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Digicel Premier League. The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international football competition held in the CONCACAF region ( North America, Central
• March 26, 2008 – El Salvador beats Anguilla 4-0 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The El Salvador national football team is the national team of El Salvador and is controlled by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol. The Anguilla national football team is the national team of Anguilla and is controlled by the Anguilla Football Association. The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, that is scheduled to take place between 11 June and

Boxing

• May 22, 1993 – Riddick Bowe knocks out Jesse Ferguson in the second round to retain his WBA heavyweight title. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Riddick Lamont Bowe (born August 10, 1967, Brooklyn, New York City) is an American boxer and former undisputed Jesse "Boogeyman" Ferguson is an American boxer who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980's and 1990s The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level

Concerts

• On August 15, 1966 The Beatles performed in front of 32,164 fans. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Two weeks later they would play their last-ever concert for a paying public at San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California ^[10]
• On June 10, 1973 The Grateful Dead performed before a sold out crowd. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• June 13, 1998 – The first day of the Tibetan Freedom Concert is cut short after several fans are struck by lightning during Herbie Hancock's set. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Tibetan Freedom Concert is the name given to a series of Rock festivals held in North America, Europe and Asia between 1996 and Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of Electricity, which typically occurs during Thunderstorms and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer.
• October 21, 2001 a concert, United We Stand: What More Can I Give, hosted by Michael Jackson, is held as a memorial to the tragedy of September 11. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. United We Stand What More Can I Give was a Benefit concert held on October 21, 2001 at RFK Stadium in Washington D Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul

Washington Hall of Stars

During the Redskins' tenure, the Washington Hall of Stars was displayed on a series of white-and-red signs hung in a ring around the stadium's mezzanine, honoring D. C. sports greats from various sports. With the reconfiguration of the stadium, it was replaced by a series of dark green banners over the center field and right field fences in order to make room for out-of-town scoreboards and advertising signage. There are 15 separate panels honoring 82 figures.

• Panel 1 (furthest to the left when viewed from home plate, names read here from left to right are listed from top of display to bottom): Redskins football players Cliff Battles, Charley Taylor, Bobby Mitchell, Chris Hanburger, Jerry Smith, Len Hauss, Sammy Baugh and Pat Fischer. Clifford Franklin Battles ( May 1, 1910 &ndash April 28, 1981) was an American football halfback in the National Football Charles Robert Taylor (born September 28, 1941 in Grand Prairie, Texas) is a former American football Wide receiver in Robert Cornelius Mitchell (born June 6, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas) is a former American football halfback and Christian G Hanburger Jr (born August 13, 1941 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina) is a former American football Linebacker Jerry Smith may refer to Jerry Edwin Smith (born 1946 American federal appellate judge Jerry Smith (football player (1943-1986 Leonard Moore Hauss (born July 11, 1942 in Jesup, Georgia) is a former American football center in the National Samuel Adrian Baugh (born March 17, 1914 in Temple, Texas) is a former American football player Patrick Fischer (born January 2, 1940 in St Edward, Nebraska) is a former American football Cornerback in the National
• Panel 2: Redskins Brig Owens, Larry Brown, Sonny Jurgensen, team founder-owner George Marshall, Vince Lombardi (who coached them for one season before his death), Dave Butz, Art Monk and Dick James. Brigman P Owens (born February 16, 1943 in Linden, Texas) is a former American football player in the National Football Lawrence "Larry" Brown Jr (born September 19, 1947 in Clairton, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football George Preston Marshall (1896 &ndash 1969 was the long-time owner and president of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL Vincent Thomas Lombardi ( June 11, 1913 &ndash September 3, 1970) was an American football coach David Roy Butz (born June 23, 1950 in Lafayette, Alabama) is a former American Football Defensive lineman in the National James Arthur "Art" Monk (born December 5, 1957 in White Plains, New York) is a former American football Wide receiver Richard Alwin James ( May 22, 1934 &ndash June 28, 2000) was an American football halfback and Defensive back
• Panel 3: Redskins Vince Promuto, Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Mark Moseley, Doug Williams, John Riggins, coach George Allen and Ken Houston. Vincent Louis Promuto (born June 8, 1938 in New York New York) is a former American football guard in the National Football Russell Scott Grimm (born May 2, 1959 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania) is a former American football Pro Bowl guard Joseph Erwin Jacoby (born July 6, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky) was an American football Offensive lineman in the Mark DeWayne Moseley (born March 12, 1948 in Laneville, Texas) is a former professional American football Placekicker in Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955 in Zachary Louisiana) is a former American football Quarterback. Robert John Riggins, nicknamed "The Diesel", (born August 4, 1949 in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American football George Herbert Allen ( April 29, 1918 – December 31, 1990) was an American football coach in the NFL and Kenneth Ray Houston (born November 12, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas, USA is a former American football Defensive back in the
• Panel 4: Redskins Joe Theismann, Billy Kilmer, Wayne Millner, Sam Huff, Gene Brito, Eddie LeBaron, Charlie Justice and Bill Dudley. Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA is a former American football Quarterback William Orland Kilmer Jr (born September 5, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas) was an American football Quarterback who played Wayne Vernal Millner ( January 31, 1913 &ndash November 19, 1976) was an American football player who was known for his clutch Robert E Lee Samuel "Sam" Huff (born October 4, 1934 in Edna Gas, West Virginia) is a former American football Linebacker Gene Herman Brito ( November 23, 1925 &ndash June 8, 1965) was an American football Defensive end in the National Edward Wayne LeBaron Jr (born January 7, 1930 in San Rafael, California) is a former American football Quarterback in Charles Ronald "Choo-Choo" Justice ( May 18, 1924 &ndash October 17, 2003) was an American football halfback William McGarvey "Bullet Bill" Dudley (born December 24, 1921 in Bluefield, Virginia) is a former professional American football
• Panel 5: Edward Bennett Williams, Arthur "Dutch" Bergman and Jack Kent Cooke. Edward Bennett Williams ( May 31, 1920 — August 13, 1988) was a legendary Washington D Arthur "Dutch" Bergman ( February 23, 1895 - August 18, 1972) was an American football Head coach for the Jack Kent Cooke ( October 25, 1912 – April 6, 1997) was a Canadian - American entrepreneur who became one of the most widely-known Williams and Cooke were Redskins owners. Bergman coached in D. C. at The Catholic University of America, and then ran the corporation that lobbied for the building of RFK Stadium. The Catholic University of America ( CUA) located in Northeast Washington D
• Panel 6: "New Senators" manager Gil Hodges, "Old Senators" player and manager Joe Cronin, New Senator Frank Howard, Old Senator owner Clark Griffith, and Old Senators Goose Goslin and George Case. Gilbert Raymond Hodges ( April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American First baseman and manager in Major Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left Clark Calvin Griffith ( November 20, 1869 - October 27, 1955) nicknamed "the Old Fox" was a Major League Baseball Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League George Washington Case ( November 11 1915 - January 23 1989) was an American left and Right fielder in Major
• Panel 7: Josh Gibson, Bucky Harris, Walter Johnson, Chuck Hinton, Eddie Yost and George Selkirk. Joshua Gibson ( December 21, 1911 - January 20, 1947) was an American Catcher in Stanley Raymond "Bucky" Harris ( November 8, 1896 – November 8, 1977) was a Major League Baseball player manager Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed For the football player of the same name see Chuck Hinton (football player. Edward Frederick Joseph Yost (born October 13, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York) is a former Third baseman and George Alexander Selkirk ( January 4, 1908 – January 19, 1987) was a Canadian Outfielder and front office executive in Gibson played for the Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues. The Homestead Grays were a professional Baseball team that played in the Negro Leagues in the United States. Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Harris, Johnson and Yost played for the Old Senators. Harris also managed the Old Senators. Hinton played for the New Senators. Selkirk, who played for the Yankees, was the general manager of the New Senators.
• Panel 8: "Old Senators" Mickey Vernon, Roy Sievers, Cecil Travis, Early Wynn, Joe Judge, Harmon Killebrew, Ossie Bluege and Grays star Walter "Buck" Leonard. James Barton "Mickey" Vernon ( April 22 1918 - September 24 2008) was an American First baseman in Major Roy Edward Sievers (born November 18 1926 in St Louis Missouri) is a former First baseman / Left fielder in Major League Baseball. Cecil Howell Travis ( August 8 1913 - December 16 2006) was an American Shortstop and Third baseman in Major Early Wynn Jr, familiarly known as "Gus" Wynn, ( January 6, 1920 &ndash April 4, 1999) was a right-handed Baseball Joseph Ignatius Judge ( May 25 1894 – March 11 1963) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Oswald Louis "Ossie" Bluege ('bluɡi ( October 24, 1900 - October 14, 1985) was an American Third baseman in Walter Fenner "Buck" Leonard ( September 8 1907 &ndash November 27 1997) was an American First baseman in Vernon also managed the New Senators.
• Panel 9: Basketball figures Bones McKinney, Arnold "Red" Auerbach, Abe Pollin, Bob Ferry, Phil Chenier, Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes. Horace Albert "Bones" McKinney ( January 1 1919 in Lowlands North Carolina – May 16 1997) was an American professional Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach (September 20 1917 &ndash October 28 2006 was a Basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks Abe Pollin (born December 3, 1923 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is the current owner of the NBA 's Washington Robert Dean Ferry (born May 31, 1937 in St Louis Missouri) is a retired American Basketball player and executive Philip Chenier (born October 30 1950 in Berkeley California) was a professional basketball player Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld (born March 14 1946 in Louisville Kentucky) is an American former Basketball player Elvin Ernest Hayes (born November 17 1945 in Rayville Louisiana) is a retired American Basketball player McKinney played for the NBA's Washington Capitols. The Washington Capitols were a charter Basketball Association of America (forerunner of the National Basketball Association) team based in Washington D Auerbach played in D. C. for George Washington University and coached the Capitols. The George Washington University ( GW or GWU) is a private coeducational university located in Washington D Pollin owned the Baltimore Bullets and moved them to Washington, where they became the "Capital Bullets," "Washington Bullets" and now the "Washington Wizards. " He also founded the NHL's Washington Capitals and built two area arenas: The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland and the MCI Center (now the Verizon Center) in downtown Washington. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. The Capital Centre (also briefly known as US Airways Arena and USAir Arena) was an indoor arena located in Largo, Landover Maryland Landover is an area of Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. The Verizon Center (formerly MCI Center until March 5, 2006) is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington D Ferry played for the Bullets in Baltimore and was their general manager in Washington. Chenier, Unseld and Hayes played for the Bullets in both cities. Unseld later coached them.
• Panel 10: Olympic swimming gold medalist Melissa Belote, broadcaster Jim Gibbons, and golf figures Lee Elder and Deane Beman. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Melissa Louise Belote (born October 16, 1956 in Washington DC Jim Gibbons may refer to Jim Gibbons (United States politician (born 1944 Republican governor of Nevada Robert Lee Elder (born July 14, 1934) is an American Golfer He is best remembered for becoming the first African-American to play Deane R Beman (born April 22, 1938) was an American professional Golfer and golf administrator
• Panel 11: Capitals hockey star Rod Langway, tennis players Pauline Betz Addie and Donald Dell, and jockey Sonny Workman. Rod Cory Langway (born May 3 1957 in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in Randolph Massachusetts) is a former American Professional Ice hockey Grand Slam record French Championships Singles finalist 1946 Women's Doubles finalist 1946 Mixed Doubles champion Donald Dell (born June 17 1938 in Bethesda Maryland, USA was an outstanding tennis player U
• Panel 12: Boxers Bobby Foster, Marty Gallagher, Holly Mims, Sugar Ray Leonard and Steve Mamakos. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956) is a retired American professional boxer.
• Panel 13: Soccer player Theodore "Ted" Chambers, soccer player and coach Gordon Bradley, sportswriters Morris "Mo" Siegel and Shirley Povich, and Griffith Stadium and RFK Stadium public-address announcer Charles Brotman. Gordon Bradley ( November 23, 1933 – April 29, 2008) was a English-American Football Midfielder born and raised on Shirley Lewis Povich ( July 15, 1905 &ndash June 4, 1998) was a sports columnist and reporter for the Washington Post. Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D
• Panel 14: "Heroes of Sept. 11th. "
• Panel 15: Concert Promoter Dave Williams.

To the right of Panel 15 are four banners honoring D. C. United's MLS Cup wins: 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004. The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer. To the right of these banners is D. C. United's "Tradition of Excellence" banner, which honors John Harkes and Marco Etcheverry. John Harkes (born March 8, 1967 in Kearny, New Jersey) is a former American Soccer player Marco Antonio Etcheverry Vargas (born September 26, 1970 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra) is a former Bolivian Football (soccer Midfielder

Public transportation

RFK Stadium is within a half-mile and easily accessible from the Stadium-Armory station of the Washington Metrorail. Stadium-Armory is a Washington Metro station in Washington DC The station is served by both the Blue Line and the Orange Line. The Blue Line of the Washington Metro consists of 27 Rapid transit stations from Franconia-Springfield to Largo Town Center. The Orange Line of the Washington Metro consists of 26 Rapid transit stations from Vienna/Fairfax-GMU to New Carrollton. It is also served directly by Metrobus lines B2, D6, E32 (at Eastern High School), 96, and 97. Metrobus is a bus service operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA

Food vendors

RFK is home to such eateries as:

• Forescore Grill
• The Diamond Club
• Burrito Brothers
• Dominic's of New York
• Stars and Stripes Brew
• Red, Hot & Blue BBQ
• AR Seafood
• Cantina Marina

Tenants

Current

• D.C. United (1996-)

Former

• Washington Redskins (1961-1996)
• Washington Federals (1983-1984)
• Washington Senators (1962-1971)
• Washington Freedom (2001-2003)
• Washington Diplomats (1974-1981), (1991)
• Washington Darts (1971)
• Washington Whips (1968)
• Washington Nationals (2005-2007)

References

External links

• Brief History of RFK Stadium

Preceded by Griffith Stadium	Home of the Washington Redskins 1961 – 1996	Succeeded by Jack Kent Cooke Stadium
Preceded by Griffith Stadium	Home of the Washington Senators 1962 – 1971	Succeeded by Arlington Stadium
Preceded by Fenway Park Astrodome	Host of the All-Star Game 1962 1st Game 1969	Succeeded by Wrigley Field Riverfront Stadium
Preceded by none	Home of D.C. United 1996—	Succeeded by —
Preceded by Foxboro Stadium Foxboro Stadium Pizza Hut Park	Host of the MLS Cup 1997 2000 2007	Succeeded by Rose Bowl Columbus Crew Stadium Home Depot Center
Preceded by Olympic Stadium	Home of the Washington Nationals 2005 – 2007	Succeeded by Nationals Park

Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D FedExField (originally Jack Kent Cooke Stadium) is a football Stadium located in Landover, an unincorporated community near the Capital Griffith Stadium was a Sports Stadium that stood in Washington D The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Arlington Stadium was a Baseball Stadium located in Arlington Texas, United States, located between Dallas and Fort Worth For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the DC United is a professional soccer club located in Washington D Foxboro Stadium (or Foxborough Stadium) was an outdoor sports venue located in Foxborough Massachusetts. Foxboro Stadium (or Foxborough Stadium) was an outdoor sports venue located in Foxborough Massachusetts. Pizza Hut Park is a multi-purpose facility featuring a 20500-seat Stadium, built and owned by the suburb of Frisco in Collin County Texas. The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer. Columbus Crew Stadium is a Soccer-specific stadium in Columbus Ohio. The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson California. The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.

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