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RFK Stadium

RFK Stadium opened in 1961 as DC Stadium and was home to the Washington Redskins, DC United, and the short-lived Washington Senators expansion team. For nearly six decades it anchored the eastern end of Capitol Hill before the Redskins departed for the suburbs and the stadium was eventually closed. These posts explore the history of one of the great multipurpose stadiums of the 20th century and the teams that played there.

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The Beatles at D.C. Stadium in 1966
“Bigger Than Jesus” Beatles Play D.C. Stadium in ’665 min read

On August 15, 1966, the Beatles played D.C. Stadium amid the uproar over John Lennon’s “bigger than Jesus” remark. It became their last-ever D.C. concert.

Saeed Al-Owairan’s 1994 World Cup Goal at RFK1 min read

A video records Saeed Al-Owairan’s run across the field at RFK Stadium during the 1994 World Cup.

The Rolling Stones at a Beverly Hills press conference on their 1965 American tour. From left: Brian Jones in a black turtleneck, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts.
The Rolling Stones’ Stolen Dulcimer at Washington Coliseum11 min read

A Chevy Chase teenager stole Brian Jones’s dulcimer in 1966. Getting it back took a Bethesda record store and an embassy Bentley.

Willie McCover 1974 Topps Washington "Nat'l Lea"
1974 Washington Padres: Topps Cards for the ‘Washington Stars’8 min readBest Of

In 1973, a Washington investor group agreed to buy the San Diego Padres and move them to DC for the 1974 season. The deal collapsed at the last minute.

Crowds gather in front of the new Eastern High School building in 1923
Eastern High School: The Pride of Capitol Hill7 min read

Before he told the Germans “Nuts!” at Bastogne, Anthony McAuliffe was an Eastern High School kid, class of 1916.

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aerial view of RFK stadium
Aerial View of RFK Stadium in Washington, DC1 min read

An aerial view of RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, shared on Flickr by ddotphotos. A single photo of the stadium as seen from above.

RFK Stadium
When Baseball Returned to RFK Stadium in 19873 min read

On April 5th, 1987, a charity exhibition game between the world champion New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies brought baseball back to Washington, DC after 16 years. Read the story of the cold and wet game at RFK Stadium and Washington’s desire for a team.

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