50 Years Ago, Redskins Were Last N.F.L. Team to Integrate - The New York Times
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1962: Redskins owner George P. Marshall was the last to integrate in the NFL. As the southernmost team in the league, Marshall feared he'd lose his fan base by signing a black player. He even went as far as to change the team's fight song lyrics from Fight
How did the 'Redskins' get their name, anyway? It started in Boston - The Boston Globe
Washington Name Change Was 'a Long Time Coming' - The New York Times
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Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years - Greater Victoria News
Washington's NFL team changes name, for now, to 'Washington Football Team' - ABC News
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