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Hail to the Redskins is the fight song for the Washington Redskins. It is the second oldest fight song for a professional American football team (after "Go! You Packers! Go!", composed in 1931). Written in 1938, the year after the Boston Redskins transferred to Washington, it was composed by band leader Barnee Breeskin. The lyrics were written by Corinne Griffith, the wife of the owner, George Preston Marshall. The lyrics used today are more politically correct than they were originally but much of the song remains the same. For other uses, see Redskins (disambiguation). ...
A fight song is primarily a sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. ...
United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...
Sheet music cover, circa 1931 Go! You Packers! Go! is the fight song of the Green Bay Packers, and the oldest for a professional American football team. ...
Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Promotional Picture Corinne Griffith was a Hollywood actress who is believed to have been born in Texarkana, Texas, on November 24, 1895. ...
George Preston Marshall (1896 – 1969) was the long-time owner and president of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). ...
Political correctness is the alteration of language to redress real or alleged injustices and discrimination or to avoid offense. ...
The original song was:
- Hail to the Redskins
- Hail Vic-tor-y
- Braves on the Warpath
- Fight for old Dixie
- Scalp 'em, swamp 'em -- We will take 'em big score
- Read 'em, weep 'em, touchdown - we want heap more
- Fight on, Fight on -- 'Till you have won
- Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!
- Hail to the Redskins
- Hail Vic-tor-y
- Braves on the Warpath
- Fight for old Dixie
Note: This version of the song also closed to the open of the well known southern folk song, "Dixie". For other uses, see Dixie (disambiguation). ...
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...
For other uses, see Dixie (disambiguation). ...
Sheet music cover, c. ...
The new lyrics are as follows:
- Hail to the Redskins
- Hail Vic-tor-y
- Braves on the Warpath
- Fight for old D.C.
- Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more!
- Beat 'em, Swamp 'em,
- Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
- Fight on, fight on 'Til you have won
- Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Fight!, Fight!, Fight!
- Hail to the Redskins
- Hail Vic-tor-y
- Braves on the Warpath
- Fight for old D.C.
The second stanza of the original version exhorted the team to "scalp" their opponents, and invoked more stereotypes with lines like "we want heap more!" Those phrases have since been replaced with standard football play references. For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ...
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...
For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ...
Reasons for the changes
Reference to Dixie Dixie refers to the American South, where slavery was practiced until the American Civil War. This reference was seen as potentially offensive to African-Americans, many of whom are descendants of slaves. "Dixie" simply refers to the South as a cultural center. For some, though, "Dixie" does carry racist undertones. Team owner George Preston Marshall, who has been called "the leading racist in the NFL", excluded African-American players until 1962. The lyric change, which occurred only after the team was integrated, was largely an attempt to disassociate the Redskins from previous racism against blacks. Slave redirects here. ...
Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total...
Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ...
George Preston Marshall (1896 – 1969) was the long-time owner and president of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). ...
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Details of the history of black players in American professional football depend on the professional football league considered: the National Football League (NFL), which evolved from the first professional league, the American Professional Football Association, or the American Football League, (AFL), a rival league from 1960 through 1969, which eventually...
Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The Dixie reference may also seem confusing to those unfamiliar with the history of the NFL. Washington, DC is very close to the Mason-Dixon line, far from the center of the American South, but was always considered to be a part of the South, and in fact, until the Emancipation Proclimation two years into the Civil War, did have slaves. Furthermore, in the late 1930s when Hail to the Redskins came into use, there were no other Southern teams in the league. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...
For the fictional character, see Mason Dixon (Rocky Balboa character). ...
The U.S. Southern states or The South, known during the American Civil War era as Dixie, is a distinctive region of the United States with its own unique historical perspective, customs, musical styles, and cuisine. ...
When the NFL began considering Texas as the state to host a proposed expansion team, the move was strongly opposed by the Redskins owner, who had enjoyed a monopoly in the South for three decades. However, when the future owners of the Dallas Cowboys bought the rights to "Hail to the Redskins" and then told George Marshall that he would no longer be allowed to play the song at NFL games, the Redskins owner changed his mind. The Dallas Cowboys became a franchise in 1960. City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue (PMS 661), Silver-Green (PMS 8280), Silver (PMS 8240), and Navy Blue (PMS 282) Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Northern Conference (1960...
Eventually more Southern teams would be founded, making the Redskins' claim as "the professional football team of Dixie" increasingly inaccurate. Nevertheless, the Redskins maintain a strong following in the South, with its radio network reaching deep into the Carolinas. Current Southern teams, In addition to the Redskins, include:
City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue (PMS 661), Silver-Green (PMS 8280), Silver (PMS 8240), and Navy Blue (PMS 282) Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Northern Conference (1960...
Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970...
Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...
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Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...
The American Football League (AFL) was a professional football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when all of its teams were absorbed into the National Football League (NFL). ...
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Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ...
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Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...
City Jacksonville, Florida Team colors Teal, Black, White, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) American Football Conference (1995-present) AFC Central (1995-2001) AFC South (2002-present) Team history Jacksonville...
Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...
City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot The Ravens: Edgar, Allan, & Poe League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1996–present) American Football Conference (1996-present) AFC Central (1996-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team history Baltimore...
Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...
The AFC North refers to the Northern Division of the American Football Conference of the National Football League that was created prior to the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. ...
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City Houston, Texas Team colors Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, and Liberty White Head Coach Gary Kubiak Owner Bob McNair General manager Rick Smith Mascot Toro League/Conference affiliations National Football League (2002–present) American Football Conference (2002-present) AFC South (2002-present) Team history Houston Texans (2002–present) Championships...
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Native American stereotypes The original lyrics also perpetuated stereotypes of Native Americans. Some Native American groups still take offense to the lyrics in their present form. First, the song references the team name, Redskins. There has been considerable debate over whether the term "redskin" is a racial slur against Native Americans. Second, "braves on the warpath" is another alleged stereotype, similar to the removed "scalping" reference. Both phrases also refer back to the team's origin in Boston, as the team was named after the Boston Braves. This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ...
Terms of disparagement are pejorative words and phrases which are either intended to be or are often regarded as insulting, impolite or unkind. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston...
The updated version is seen as less offensive. It remains one of the most popular and well-known fight songs in the NFL. A fight song is primarily a sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. ...
Other Usage The LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization use the tune of Hail to the Redskins in their own fight song. LG Twins is a South Korean baseball team based in Seoul and owned by the Lucky Goldstar (LG) Group. ...
The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) of South Korea is the countrys professional baseball league and was founded with six teams in 1982 and currently has eight. ...
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