Vince Lombardi during his Washington coaching years
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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

Stories, seasons, and people that shaped Washington football, with a closer look at the players who made the moments matter.

Mike Bass making an interception during his Washington career

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

HISTORY OF WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM: THE 1972 RUN

A closer look at Washington's 1972 NFC championship season, the defense behind it, and Mike Bass's defining Super Bowl VII play.

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Mike Bass and Garo Yepremian during the Super Bowl VII era

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

MIKE BASS'S SUPER BOWL VII TOUCHDOWN, EXPLAINED

How a blocked field goal, a loose ball, and Mike Bass's 49-yard return created Washington's unforgettable Super Bowl VII touchdown.

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Mike Bass pictured during his Washington football career

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

MIKE BASS REDSKINS CAREER: THE WASHINGTON YEARS

A look at Mike Bass's seven seasons in Washington, from his steady work at cornerback to the honors that keep his legacy close.

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Mike Bass making an interception during Washington's early 1970s era

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

1972 WASHINGTON REDSKINS ROSTER: THE NFC CHAMPIONS

The key players and full roster behind Washington's 1972 NFC championship season, including Mike Bass, Larry Brown, Billy Kilmer, and the defense that reached Super Bowl VII.

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George Allen during his Washington coaching years

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL HISTORY

1972 WASHINGTON REDSKINS: THE ROAD TO SUPER BOWL VII

How George Allen, Larry Brown, Mike Bass, and a relentless defense carried Washington from an 11-3 regular season to its first Super Bowl.

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