In today's Rewarding Moments In Redskins History presented by Maryland Lottery My Lottery Rewards, we look back at the Redskins trade to acquire legendary receiver Bobby Mitchell in 1962.
Just more than 56 years ago, the Redskins made one of the biggest trades in franchise history.
After becoming a major player for the Browns in his first four years in the league, Bobby Mitchell came to Washington, D.C., in the winter of 1962 and immediately captured Redskins fans’ hearts.
The wide receiver posted league-highs of 72 catches and 1,384 receiving yards, both franchise records at the time, while scoring 11 touchdowns with a team high 72 points, turning around a 1-12-1 team with five wins in his first year, the most by the organization since 1957.