Maryland Lottery My Lottery Rewards, we look back to Sept. 16, 1937, the Redskins first game in Washington, and first win.
In front of 25,000 fans in Griffith Stadium on a Thursday night full of anticipation and excitement, the Redskins played their first game in Washington. The year was 1937. The day was Sept. 16.
The Redskins also won that game, a 13-3 victory over the Giants, beginning the franchise’s history on a positive note.
The star that night was former Alabama standout Riley Smith, a kicker and defensive back that pretty much did it all against New York to ensure victory.