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Daily Sports History

Free NFL Team? How the Washington Commanders Started

02 Oct 2025

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Discover the dramatic origin of the Boston Braves, the NFL franchise that laid the foundation for today’s Washington Commanders. Journey back to 1932 Boston, where George Preston Marshall’s vision brought big-league football to a thriving sports city. Learn how the team borrowed the Braves baseball legacy, recruited future Hall of Famers like Turk Edwards and Cliff Battles, and faced financial struggles, name changes, and a historic relocation. This episode reveals the untold story of Boston’s brief but crucial role in NFL history, from the team’s inception and branding innovation to its lasting influence on American football culture.#BostonBraves #NFLEarlyHistory #WashingtonCommanders #SportsHistory #NFLPodcast #HistoricFranchise #FootballOrigins #BostonSports #NFLLegacy #ClassicNFL #NFLFamilies #PodcastShowNotes #SportsPodcast #NFL1930s #NFLStoriesListen now! 👉 DailySportsHistory.com 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! Email: [email protected]: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistoryTwitter: twitter.com/dailysportshisFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwLBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.socialInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis

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