PHOTOS: Remembering Washington’s 1982 and 1987 Super Bowl champions

Washington has multiple milestone anniversaries this week: Monday marked 40 years since the Burgundy and Gold won its Super Bowl rematch with the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII, and Tuesday is the 35th anniversary of Doug Williams’ historic MVP performance in Super Bowl XXII.

Here are some memories from the first two Super Bowl champions in the nation’s capital.

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DC Sports Huddle: Ranking Washington’s 1982 and 1987 Super Bowl teams on their milestone anniversaries

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FILE – Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown (87) gets ready to spike the ball after he scored a fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Coming over to congratulate Brown are teammates Alvin Garrett (89) and Clarence Harmon (38). Washington beat Miami 27-17. (AP Photo/File)

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FILE – In this Jan. 30, 1983, file photo, Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) breaks away from Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal on his way to the winning touchdown in fourth-quarter action in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Ca. Washington turned into a run-heavy offense in the second half and that led to Riggins’ memorable run off left tackle against a tiring Miami defense. (AP Photo, File)

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30 Jan 1983: Defensive lineman Lyle Blackwood #42 of the Miami Dophins lunges at running back John Riggins #44 of the Washington Redskins during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Redskins won the game, 27-17. Mandatory Cr (Getty Images/Getty Images)

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FILE – Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, right, gets a hug from his father Jack Gibbs in the team’s locker room at the Rose Bowl following a win over the Miami Dolphins in NFL football’s Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Washington beat Miami 27-17. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/File)

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FILE – Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke, left, running back John Riggins, and head coach Joe Gibbs, right, share the game ball in the locker room after Sunday night’s Super Bowl XVII win in Pasadena, Ca., on Jan. 30, 1983. The Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17. Riggins was named Most Valuable Player of the game. (AP Photo/File)

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Joe Gibbs of coach for Washington Redskins on telephone talking to Pres. Ronald Reagan who called to congratulate him. The Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-17 to win Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl, Jan. 30, 1983 in Pasadena. (AP Photo/ER)

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Thousands of Washington Redskins fans line Constitution Avenue in preparation for a parade in honor of the champions of Super Bowl XVII, Feb. 2, 1983. A constant downpour failed to dampen the spirits of the crowd, which stood in the rain for two hours for their football heroes. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)

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Washington Redskin fans celebrate in the streets of the Georgetown section of Washington, Jan. 31, 1983. The crowds were celebrating the Redskins win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)

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Washington Redskins fans crowd the streets of Georgetown section of Washington D.C., Jan. 30, 1983. The crowds were celebrating after the Washington Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)

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FILE – This 1987 file photo shows an aerial view of Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Calif., site of Super Bowl XXII between Washington and Denver. (AP Photo/File)

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27 Jan 1988: Quarterback Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins fields questions during Media Day for Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Redskins won the game, 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Mike (Getty Images/Mike Powell)

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SAN DIEGO – JANUARY 31: Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins passes during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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FILE – In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders (83) is followed by Denver Broncos cornerback mark Haynes (36) as he goes into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXII in San Diego. Sanders caught nine passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns, breaking one record and tying another. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

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FILE – In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith (36) goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan (50) on a long run during NFL football’s Super Bowl XXII in San Diego. Smith finished the game with a Super Bowl-record 204 yards and two scores in a 42-10 win over Denver. Instead of that being a launch to a successful career, drug problems and injuries limited Smith to 15 games and 476 yards rushing for the rest of his career. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File)

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FILE – In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Williams, who set a record with 340 yards passing in the NFL football game and became the first African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) scrambles under pressure from Washington Redskins Dexter Manley and Monte Coleman (51) in Super Bowl XXII, Jan. 31, 1988, in San Diego. Elway was sacked five times and threw three interceptions as the Broncos lost 42-10, their second consecutive Super Bowl loss. (AP Photo)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams is surrounded by members of the media after leading the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, Jan. 31, 1988. Williams completed 18 of 29 attempts and was named Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo)

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Washington Redskins? Coach Joe Gibbs smiles broadly during a post-game press conference, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego, after the Redskins trampled the Denver Broncos, 42-10 to take the Super Bowl Trophy. (AP Photo)

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With the U.S. Capitol in the background, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams leans out a bus window while in a parade procession in Washington, D.C., for the world professional football champions, Feb. 3, 1988. The Redskins beat the Denver Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)

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Washington Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley holds the championship trophy in his right hand as he leans out a bus during a parade honoring the world professional football championship team in Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1988. The Redskins beat the Broncos by a score of 42-10 to win Super Bowl XXII. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams acknowledges the reaction of the crowd gathered at the District Building in Washington, D.C., after a parade honoring the team, Feb. 3, 1988. Williams led the Redskins to a world professional football championship with a win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.