Tuesday was another April Fool's Day, and it brings back memories of a former Washington Redskins great.
It was April 1, 1964, and the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, who had been drafted seven years earlier (43rd overall) out of Duke, had enjoyed a tremendous 1961 season. He led the NFL in passing yards, completions, and passing touchdowns, leading the Eagles to a 10-4 record.
However, the Eagles were losers in 1962 (3-10-1) and 1963 (2-10-2). Eagles' HC Nick Skorich had led the successful season in 1961 and the next two losing seasons, so he was fired.