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The Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia

Redskins and Commanders

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Pub Date 20 Oct 2026 | Archive Date 1 Sep 2026

Globe Pequot | Lyons Press


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Description

The Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia brings to light the team's history and tradition in the most comprehensive account ever written about the storied NFL franchise. Readers are exposed to a treasure-trove of information about the team that has recently been re-branded as the Commanders. Originally published as The Redskins Encyclopedia in 2007, this new edition includes a year-by-year history of the franchise, mini biographies of its players and legendary coaches, and an appendix containing team rosters, pro bowl selections, draft picks, and year-by-year records through the 2025 season. A definitive reference for any Redskins/Commanders follower.
The Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia brings to light the team's history and tradition in the most comprehensive account ever written about the storied NFL franchise. Readers are exposed to a...

Marketing Plan

MAJOR PROMO POINTS

The author has years of sports journalism behind him, which has afforded him a great amount of connection with various media outlets.

The author has a personal website where he lists all of his activities, together with books and various other writing projects.

The author maintains social media handles like Twitter/X (500 followers); Facebook; LinkedIn 750+ followers); YouTube.

National Sports (with some Cultural Commentary - because of the change in the team's name from Redskins to Commanders)

ESPN cable network

Outside the Lines

E:60

The Undefeated (racial justice angle)

The Athletic

National NFL writers


Culture and sports intersection coverage

Contact: Editor assignments desk

Sports Illustrated

Longform features

"Where Sports and Culture Collide" section

Bleacher Report

B/R Mag (narrative features)


Political and Cultural Publications

The New York Times - Sports section (culture features)
- Opinion section
- Contact: Sports desk, Opinion desk

The Washington Post
- Sports section (hometown angle) - Style section (culture)
- Editorial board


The Atlantic
- Culture and ideas coverage
- Contact: Ideas and culture editors

POLITICO
- Sports and politics intersection
- D.C. culture coverage

SLATE
- Culture Gabfest podcast
- Sports section

NPR
- All Things Considered
- Morning Edition
- Code Switch (race and identity)


Sports Podcasts and New Media

The Ringer
- Bill Simmons Podcast
- The Press Box
(sports media analysis)

Pardon My Take

- Large national audience

Dan Le Batard Show

- Known for cultural sports commentary

Good Morning Football

- NFL Network morning show


Local Washington D.C. Media

NBC Sports Washington
- Commanders coverage team

Washington Football Talk (podcast)
- Local dedicated coverage

WUSA9
- Local sports and culture

The Washington Informer
- African American perspective

WTOP
- News radio (commuter audience)

Washington City Paper
- Local culture and politics

MAJOR PROMO POINTS

The author has years of sports journalism behind him, which has afforded him a great amount of connection with various media outlets.

The author has a personal website where he lists...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781493094172
PRICE $49.95 (USD)
PAGES 608

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