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1938 Washington Redskins season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Washington Redskins |
| year | 1938 |
| record | 6–3–2 |
| division_place | 2nd NFL Eastern |
| owner | George Preston Marshall |
| general manager | Jack Espey |
| coach | Ray Flaherty |
| stadium | Griffith Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Redskins seasons |
The ** Washington Redskins season** was the franchise's 7th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 2nd in Washington, D.C. The team began trying to defend their championship and improve on their 8–3 record from 1937, but failed and missed the playoffs and finished 6–3–2.
Draft
Main article: 1938 NFL draft
Schedule
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| September 11 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1938-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 26–23 | 1–0 | Philadelphia Municipal Stadium | 20,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193809110phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | **[Brooklyn Dodgers](1938-brooklyn-dodgers-nfl-season)** | **T** 16–16 | 1–0–1 | Griffith Stadium | 23,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193809180was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 25 | [Cleveland Rams](1938-cleveland-rams-season) | **W** 37–13 | 2–0–1 | Griffith Stadium | 27,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193809250was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 9 | **[New York Giants](1938-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 7–10 | 2–1–1 | Griffith Stadium | 37,500 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193810090was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | at [Detroit Lions](1938-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 7–5 | 3–1–1 | Briggs Stadium | 42,855 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193810160det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1938-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 20–14 | 4–1–1 | Griffith Stadium | 3,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193810230was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | at **[Brooklyn Dodgers](1938-brooklyn-dodgers-nfl-season)** | **T** 6–6 | 4–1–2 | Ebbets Field | 29,913 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193810300bkn.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | at **[Pittsburgh Pirates](1938-pittsburgh-pirates-nfl-season)** | **W** 7–0 | 5–1–2 | Forbes Field | 12,910 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193811060pit.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at [Chicago Bears](1938-chicago-bears-season) | **L** 7–31 | 5–2–2 | Wrigley Field | 21,817 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193811130chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | **[Pittsburgh Pirates](1938-pittsburgh-pirates-nfl-season)** | **W** 15–0 | 6–2–2 | Griffith Stadium | 12,910 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193811270was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | at **[New York Giants](1938-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 0–36 | 6–3–2 | Polo Grounds | 57,461 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193812040nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 16, 1938 | at Pacific Coast All-Stars | **L** 0–36 | — | Kezar Stadium | 5,000 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Roster
| Washington Redskins | year=1987 | border=2}};" | **1938 Washington Redskins final roster** |
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Standings
References
References
- "Washington Redskins All-Time Draft History".
- Prescott Sullivan, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-pro-champs-s/164662509/ "Pro Champs 'Scared', But Win, 14–13: Rivals Make Two Scores in Last Period,"] ''San Francisco Examiner,'' Jan. 17, 1938, pp. 19, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-goddard-good/164662432/ 22].
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