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The Washington Redskins have finally honored the replacement “scab” players that went 3-0 start to start their 1987 championship season. They received Super Bowl rings today to recognize their contributions during the strike shortened season.
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Around D.C. and in Redskins fan circles, the story is well known. The Scabs finished their stint 3-0 in weeks 4 through 6 upsetting three straight division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys, to improve the Redskins’ record to 4-1. Following that stretch, the starters returned late in October against the New York Jets and subsequently carried the baton the rest of the way en route to a Super Bowl title. In a season that could have easily blown up in the Redskins face due to the strike and a good portion of top players returning league-wide, the replacement players kept the mission of the organization afloat in one of the greatest upsets in NFL history.
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LIVE: #Redskins honoring 1987 replacement players with Super Bowl rings. #HTTR https://t.co/YAV9KhspbZ
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 12, 2018
. @CharleyCasserly with the introductions at the ceremony for the 1987 replacement #Redskins players getting their Super Bowl rings. pic.twitter.com/a3ggM1WapW
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) June 12, 2018
Charley Casserly on Bruce Allen’s involvement in today’s event #Redskins pic.twitter.com/T8zkmN299V
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) June 12, 2018
Charley Casserly details the replacement’s outing vs. Dallas. He was the assistant GM in 1987. pic.twitter.com/feUBgHVeNX
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 12, 2018
At #Redskins ring ceremony for replacement Players. @CharleyCasserly giving out rings and telling stories. pic.twitter.com/REp1H0Fd1Y
— Rich Tandler (@TandlerNBCS) June 12, 2018
Charles Jackson brought his game jersey. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/Fm2mVztRo9
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) June 12, 2018
Former QB Tony Robinson pic.twitter.com/EVsC5gh2qu
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 12, 2018
#Redskins replacement QB Tony Robinson pic.twitter.com/LVV8z8Drh3
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) June 12, 2018
Willard Scissum. The 7-Eleven security guard turned tackle. pic.twitter.com/L4bm6gsLGS
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 12, 2018
1987 regulars Doug Williams, Dexter Manley, and Gary Clark join the ceremony to honor the replacements. pic.twitter.com/v4BVjusatv
— Rich Tandler (@TandlerNBCS) June 12, 2018
Look who’s on hand for a #Redskins team pic pic.twitter.com/pNmEBO3mL8
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) June 12, 2018
Ceremony concludes with cameo from Doug Williams, Gary Clark and Dexter Manley. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/Y8w25EruTo
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) June 12, 2018
1987 replacement players showing off their SB rings #Redskins pic.twitter.com/ws0wlRJcSQ
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) June 12, 2018
The 1987 #Redskins replacement players received their Super Bowl XXII rings today, joined by Charley Casserly, Doug Williams, Dexter Manley and Gary Clark. pic.twitter.com/mxKN3RSR6L
— Jake Kring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) June 12, 2018
The 1987 #Redskins replacement players got their rings! #HTTR pic.twitter.com/5eN1akZTM5
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 12, 2018
Dexter Manley (right) stands next to Tony Robinson after replacement players received their 1987 Super Bowl rings. pic.twitter.com/6f8Vs5OLQI
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) June 12, 2018
1987 Redskins replacement players group photo. pic.twitter.com/lCu3N6WQGh
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) June 12, 2018
Closeup of 1987 Super Bowl ring given to Redskins replacement players today. pic.twitter.com/Yarphloui3
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) June 12, 2018