Washington Retirement

The Redskins had a lot of success as a football team. In addition, many of its players have had years of success after their days playing.

What happened to your favorite NFL football player, after he retired from the grill? special teams, such as the Washington Redskins, had a history of success in the NFL. This includes five Super Bowl appearances, three Super Bowl wins and 10 division championships. In fact, the Professional Football Hall of Fame, including 22 former players of Washington Redskins. Have you ever wondered what happened to players past? What did they do after they hung up their helmets and football cleats? Here is where some Hall of Fame of the Washington Redskins yesterday were, until today:

1. Darrel Green (cornerback): 1983-2002

During his illustrious career with the Redskins, Green grabbed 64 interceptions, 621 yards ran interceptions, and scored six touchdowns. Green founded the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, a religious charity in 1988. It has also been involved in:

aec Baltimore-Washington 2012 Olympic Games board
NFL aec September 11 Relief Fund
aec Presidential Council on Service and Civic Participation
aec Advice from the Wolf Trap Foundation

Two. Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen (Quarterback): 1964-1974

Sonny Jurgensen has amassed an incredible 32,224 passing yards and 255 affected the course of his career with the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. Since his retirement from football, Jurgensen has served as a commentator for CBS television. Sam Huff, another Hall of Fame Redskins player, Jurgensen Washington Redskins continued to cover games on the radio.

3. Art Monk (wide receiver): 1980-1993

Monk was certainly one of the greatest receivers of all time, has established an NFL record for most consecutive games with a catch (183). Today, Monk has been to help people off the field, as he helped his team on the field. With three teammates, Monk founded the Good Samaritan Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides people with vocational training. In addition, a football camp for young bears his name.

4. John Riggins (Running Back) (1976-1979, 1981-1985)

Nicknamed "The Diesel, Riggins rushed for more than 11,300 yards during his career, with an average lead of 3.9 meters. Since his retirement, Riggins appeared in" Guiding Light "and" Law & Order: Criminal Intent " television, and some Off-Off Broadway "productions. Riggins also served as a commentator on "The John Riggins Show, ESPN Radio, which aired in the Washington DC area.

5. Charley Taylor (wide receiver): 1964-1975, 1977

During his career with the Redskins, Taylor pulled in 649 catches, 9,110 yards earned, and crossed the endzone 79 times. After retiring from the NFL as a player, Taylor has served as a scout for the Washington Redskins, then as coach of the receiver for the team from 1981-1994. Since then, Taylor has served as a consultant for the Redskins, gave official speeches, and even sold cars and boats.

We often wonder what happened to our favorite music, television and sports stars after they retired. For example, many former Washington Redskins players have donated their time and money to give back to society. Remember the players you use your stock from the NFL to encourage your favorite team!