Halfback Bobby Mitchell (49) of the Washington Redskins does a spin move in the open field during a 14-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns on September 15, 1963, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
In June, 2020, the Washington Football Team announced that jersey No. 49 – the one worn by Hall of Fame running back/receiver Bobby Mitchell during the 1960s, would be officially retired.
Mitchell’s number joined Sammy Baugh’s No. 33 as only the second number to be retired throughout the Washington Football Team‘s almost 90-year history.