Redskins Mt. Rushmore

[Boston Brave]

Sammy Baugh (no one here saw him play, however records are his voucher).
Gibbs (Top Team Coach)
Green, D (Face of the modern Era Redskins)
Toughest is the fourth...Maybe Jack Kent Cooke, Sonny Jerguson (given post career work for the Skins), let the debate begin...

[TheSmurfs22]

I would pick Baugh, Riggins, Gibbs and Monk.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

ESPN's latest "Hey look at us" feature on Sportscenter has fans voting for who they would put on a Mt. Rushmore for sports figures from their state. That got me thinking (see ESPN, it works!) about who you'd put on your Redskins Mt. Rushmore. 4 faces, players or coaches, here's the caveat-that you saw play or coach for the Redskins. Who would you put up there?

Here's mine:
Darrell Green
Art Monk
John Riggins
Joe Gibbs

Paintrain, I enjoyed this thread but it was really tough for thoughs of us watching the Skins from the 70's and before. We really had such great players, to many to list. I still miss many of them. I have been watching them since mid 70's. But I'm really attached to the team of the 80's I seen the birth of the Hogs and watched them become the most dominate force the NFL has ever witnessed IMO. I seen Riggins carry three guys on his back for a extra 10 yards. I seen Darrell Green in his rookie year. We didnt have to worry about losing our guys to FA. They were like family. Well before this becomes a walk down memory lane. I just want to say, we would have to use the entire mountain for our Rushmore.

I find it incredible that Im still emotionally attached to the guys of the 80's. All of the names posted are worthy. You guys that are in your mid to late 30's or older know what I'm talking about. Although we had our share of heartbreaks. Over all. It was a magical time for a Redskins fan.

[53Fan]

Well said 44!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

ESPN's latest "Hey look at us" feature on Sportscenter has fans voting for who they would put on a Mt. Rushmore for sports figures from their state. That got me thinking (see ESPN, it works!) about who you'd put on your Redskins Mt. Rushmore. 4 faces, players or coaches, here's the caveat-that you saw play or coach for the Redskins. Who would you put up there?

Here's mine:
Darrell Green
Art Monk
John Riggins
Joe Gibbs

Sammy Baugh MUST be on it!

I'd replace Riggo with Baugh, only since we had to share him with the Jets.

[pagouras]

I'd put the most iconic figures on the Redskins Mt. Rushmore:



Jack Kent Cooke, the flamboyant tycoon who made our beloved franchise into a monster

George Allen, the obsessive winner who did more than anyone else to build up the greatest rivalry in the pro football

Dexter Manley, the lovable man-child who showed why we wanted Dallas by practically raping Danny White

John Riggins, the charismatic anti-hero who busted through to the end zone during SB 17 in what must be the greatest play in Redskins history


For my money, these guys are the soul of the Redskins. Despite their flaws, these are the kind of guys you tell stories about to your sons. These are the kind of guys that make you thankful that you are a Redskins fans and have them as your heroes. Hell, these are the kind of guys that make you think that it's possible that even if you didn't have a connection to Washington and didn't even like football that much, you still would have been a Redskins fan because of them.

[SkinDogg]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

ESPN's latest "Hey look at us" feature on Sportscenter has fans voting for who they would put on a Mt. Rushmore for sports figures from their state. That got me thinking (see ESPN, it works!) about who you'd put on your Redskins Mt. Rushmore. 4 faces, players or coaches, here's the caveat-that you saw play or coach for the Redskins. Who would you put up there?

Here's mine:
Darrell Green
Art Monk
John Riggins
Joe Gibbs

Mine too, but if there was space for ONE more. It'd be Sean Taylor.

[SkinDogg]

Originally Posted by pagouras

I'd put the most iconic figures on the Redskins Mt. Rushmore:



Jack Kent Cooke, the flamboyant tycoon who made our beloved franchise into a monster

George Allen, the obsessive winner who did more than anyone else to build up the greatest rivalry in the pro football

Dexter Manley, the lovable man-child who showed why we wanted Dallas by practically raping Danny White

John Riggins, the charismatic anti-hero who busted through to the end zone during SB 17 in what must be the greatest play in Redskins history

For my money, these guys are the soul of the Redskins. Despite their flaws, these are the kind of guys you tell stories about to your sons. These are the kind of guys that make you thankful that you are a Redskins fans and have them as your heroes. Hell, these are the kind of guys that make you think that it's possible that even if you didn't have a connection to Washington and didn't even like football that much, you still would have been a Redskins fan because of them.

Good call; glad you gave props to The Squire. As for the guys you picked, they are the kinds of guys you tell your DAUGHTERS about, too.

[SpeedyDuncan]

Joe Gibbs
Sonny Jurgensen
Darrell Green
John Riggins

These fit the caveat.

Sammy Baugh has to be on it if we open it up. It's hard enough to leave Art Monk off and then I have to take off one more...Riggo? tough call!

I understand the sentiment for JKC as well.

[steveo395]

Patrick Ramsey
Lavar Arrington
Steve Spurrier
Vinny Ceratto

[dblanch66]

Fun post. When I think "Redskin", the first number and figure that pops into my head no doubt is:

1. John Riggins. - Super bowl 17 run was just TOO unforgettable!

2. Darrell Green. - 20 years baby! All class and can still out run most players in the NFL

3. Joe Gibbs. - In his prime, no one was better. The best half time adjustments I ever saw.

4. Gary Clark. - I know, I know...how can I go with Clark over Arthur you ask? Well, he was just so much damn fun to watch play! He was little, scrappy and NEVER dropped a ball over the middle. #84 over the middle against the VaGiants on Monday Nite...Sooo friggin sweet.

My honorary picks have to go to the unsung heroes:

1. Neil Olkewicz - underrated Terrapin.
2. Monte Coleman - redifined linebacker play
3. Ken Harvey - The best player on shitty teams
4. Wilbur Marshall - For the few seasons he was here, he was a friggin beast!

I know, there's a pattern here. You're thinkin': "wait...where's Marvcus Patton!!"

[tryfuhl]

Mine would be the same, though swap Riggins for Joe Jacoby as I was only 2 during Riggins last year, so I saw him, but don't remember.

[tryfuhl]

thought that I'd see a Hanburger mention due to all of his pro bowls

[Monksdown]

Adam Archuleta, Brandon Lloyd, LaVar Arrington, Daniel Snyder

[BDBohnzie]

Riggo, Monk, Green, Portis