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1954, Nov 14th. The Washington Redskins and the circus were pretty much the same thing... all for a GIMMICK.

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George Marshall using every gimmick he can to draw people in to see his Washington Redskins (teepee's in the back)

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The band was in headdresses, next to the elephants.  This wasn't to honor Indians - it was to fill seats and make money. 

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