John Riggins Redskins

1980s Washington D.C. Sports High: Gibbs' Redskins & Big John's Hoyas

Dan Flaherty Sports History Articles Joe Gibbs Redskins, John Riggins Redskins, John Thompson Hoyas, Patrick Ewing Georgetown, Washington D.C. sports, Washington D.C. sports history

Washington D.C. is undeniably in love with its Redskins, the one issue bipartisan agreement can be worked out in the nation’s capital. And over the past thirty years Georgetown basketball has become a popular commodity. The early part of the 1980s brought a high point to D.C, as each team won a championship, the Redskins went to two Super Bowls and the Hoyas made three Final Fours. The Notebook looks back on the period of 1982-85 that provided such highs for the fans of Washington D.C. sports.