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• The pilot episode of the show "The Wonder Years" was first televised by ABC on January 31, 1988 right after the Redskins beat the Broncos to win Super Bowl XXII.

• The Denver Broncos got into Super Bowl XXII thanks to a fumble on Denver's 3 yard line by then Cleveland Browns RB Earnest Byner with 65 seconds left in the game.

• Entering Super Bowl XXII Joe Gibbs had beaten every team in the NFL except the Denver Broncos. He was 0-1 against the Broncos.

• Entering Super Bowl XXII Joe Gibbs had led the Redskins into the post season 5 times out of 6 season and had 3 Super Bowl appearances.

• In Super Bowl XXII Mark Rypien was on the sidelines wearing Redskins Sweats and Pants.

• In 1987 the Redskins had more coaches than anyone else in the league.