1991 Redskins 20th Anniversary

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Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

20 years to the day boys!!!! What were yal doing 20 years ago, i was in high school, and really nervous, pacing and jacked up, especially after we suandered a few early scoring changes.

It's funny/strange how and why we remember certain seasons. Most of the 1991 season is a complete blur to me. My father passed away on Sept 14th of that year, and whatever I saw of that season was in full shock mode. He was only 64 at his death, so it was a sudden and shocking event for my family.

Then on Super Bowl Sunday, my wife drew the short straw on her job and had to work. I always picked her up at work on the days she was alone and had to close. I left the house during halftime and missed most of the 3rd quarter, so even that game is somewhat hazy in my memory.

1991 was a forgettable season for me; I prefer to recall seasons when things went a little better for me and the family. I guess it does show how the Redskins become part of your life in good times and bad.

Ultimately, I had some health problems of my own in early 2004. I vividly remember a very good friend coming to visit me in the hospital and leaning over my bed and saying, "Gibbs is coming back!" I am sure that accelerated my recovery!

Good and bad, thick and thin, more thin than thick lately, but always "Hail to the Redskins!"