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Rewarding Moments In Redskins History: Redskins Drop Vikings, Advance To Super Bowl

In today's Rewarding Moments In Redskins History presented by Maryland Lottery My Lottery Rewards, we look back at the Redskins' 1988 triumph over the Vikings to advance to the Super Bowl.

With one big, final hit by cornerback Darrell Green, who was battling a rib injury for the entire game, the Redskins earned their third Super Bowl appearance of the decade with a 17-10 victory over the Vikings.

The RFK crowd grew raucous that day, Jan. 17, 1988, especially once Washington made good on their goal line stand and took home the NFC conference championship, advancing to play the Broncos for the title game in San Diego.