Washington Commanders All-Time Greats
The ten greatest to ever wear the burgundy and gold - ranked, remembered, and worth collecting.
Founded in 1932, the franchise built one of the NFL's proudest traditions in the nation's capital, winning two early NFL championships and three Super Bowls behind the fabled Hogs offensive line. These are the ten greatest ever to wear the burgundy and gold, ranked.
- Conference
- NFC East
- Founded
- 1932 (as the Boston Braves)
- Home fields
- Griffith Stadium, RFK Stadium, Northwest Stadium (1997)
- Titles
- 5 NFL Championships: 1937, 1942, plus Super Bowls XVII (1982), XXII (1987), XXVI (1991)
- Identity
- The Hogs and the burgundy and gold
'Slingin' Sammy' revolutionized the passing game and led Washington to two NFL championships in 1937 and 1942. A six-time passing champion who also starred as a punter and defensive back, he was a charter member of the Hall of Fame in 1963.
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One of the fastest and most durable cornerbacks ever, Green played all 20 seasons in Washington and won two Super Bowls. A seven-time Pro Bowler, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
A precise, reliable receiver, Monk set an NFL single-season record with 106 catches in 1984 and won three Super Bowls in Washington. He was the franchise's all-time leading receiver and reached the Hall of Fame in 2008.
A bruising power back, Riggins was the MVP of Super Bowl XVII, where his iconic fourth-down touchdown run sealed the title. He posted an NFL-record 24 rushing touchdowns in 1983 and entered the Hall of Fame in 1992.
One of the purest passers of his generation, Jurgensen led the NFL in passing yards multiple times during his Washington years. A Hall of Famer in 1983, he ranks among the franchise's all-time passing leaders.
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A ferocious, game-changing safety, Taylor was a two-time Pro Bowler whose hard-hitting style made him one of the most feared defenders of his era. His career was tragically cut short, and his number 21 is retired by the franchise.
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The 1964 Rookie of the Year, Taylor retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receptions. An eight-time Pro Bowler who spent his entire career in Washington, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.
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The leader of the legendary 'Hogs' offensive line, Grimm was a four-time Pro Bowler who paved the way for three Super Bowl titles. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
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The franchise's all-time passing yardage leader, Theismann was the 1983 NFL MVP and quarterbacked the Super Bowl XVII champions. A two-time Pro Bowler, he defined the offense of Washington's first title era.
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A dominant pass rusher, Manley recorded a franchise-record 18.5 sacks in 1986 and earned All-Pro honors. His relentless edge pressure was a key part of Washington's championship defenses of the 1980s.
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The franchise's legends together on a solid-wood 12x15 plaque - eight genuine licensed cards under an engraved nameplate, built and ready to hang in your fan cave.
Each plaque is built from genuine licensed cards; the exact card of each player may vary slightly from those pictured. Handmade in the USA · ships nationwide.