Hall of Fame halfback Bobby Mitchell of the Washington Redskins makes a catch while Steelers defensive back Bill Daniels attempts to bring him down in a 23 to 21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 18, 1962 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nate Fine/NFL) *** Local Caption ***
Bobby Mitchell’s No. 49 will be retired by the Washington Redskins.
Before Saturday, the Washington Redskins had only one retired number in the history of their franchise. That was the No. 33 which previously belonged to Hall of Fame quarterback and four-time All-Pro Sammy Baugh.