when did the redskins win the super bowl
The Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders) won the Super Bowl three times: in the 1982, 1987, and 1991 seasons, with the championship games played in January 1983, January 1988, and January 1992 respectively.
Quick Scoop: Redskins Super Bowl Wins
Here’s a fast breakdown of when the Redskins won the Super Bowl and who they beat.
- Super Bowl XVII – January 30, 1983 (1982 season)
- Washington Redskins 27, Miami Dolphins 17.
* Marked Washington’s first Super Bowl title in franchise history.
- Super Bowl XXII – January 31, 1988 (1987 season)
- Washington Redskins 42, Denver Broncos 10.
* Famous for Doug Williams’ huge second quarter and his role as the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
- Super Bowl XXVI – January 26, 1992 (1991 season)
- Washington Redskins 37, Buffalo Bills 24.
* Led by quarterback Mark Rypien and coach Joe Gibbs, capping one of the NFL’s most dominant seasons.
Little extra context
- The team has three Super Bowl wins and five Super Bowl appearances overall.
- Their appearances: 1972 (loss), 1982 (win), 1983 (loss), 1987 (win), 1991 (win).
- Today the franchise is known as the Washington Commanders, but those titles were all won under the “Redskins” name.
TL;DR: The Redskins won Super Bowls in January 1983, January 1988, and January 1992, for a total of three Lombardi Trophies.
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