MIKE RICHMAN

Journalist, Author, Biographer, Editor

Author name: Mike Richman

Here’s my career by the numbers. I’m a veteran journalist who has authored four books: George Allen: A Football Life; The Redskins Encyclopedia; the Washington Redskins Football Vault; and Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy. My fifth book, the Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia, will hit the shelves in August 2026. I’ve also written thousands of feature and news articles, showing a flair for telling compelling human interest stories, as well as press releases, background papers and talking points, among other types of journalistic and promotional material. My articles have focused on a wide range of topics and have appeared in a myriad of major publications, including The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and Sports Illustrated magazine. I’ve also written and voiced scripts for television and radio broadcast, hosted a podcast and have interviewed countless interesting people.

The Chris Russell Show

Mike Richman pays tribute to Monte Coleman, Sonny Jurgensen on The Chris Russell Show

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In light of the recent deaths of two Redskins greats–Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and linebacker Monte Coleman–plus the unveiling of new Commanders burgundy and gold uniforms, I appeared on The Chris Russell Show on Sports Talk 980: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_chris_russell_show/episodes/author_and_team_historian_mike-8356746. In the interview, I also plugged my new book to be released entering the 2026 […]

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Former Redskins linebacker coach Larry Peccatiello: “If they had a Hall of Fame for nickel linebackers, Monte Coleman would be in it."

Premier Redskins Coverage Linebacker Monte Coleman Earned 3 Super Bowl Rings

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For Monte Coleman, it was all about responding to fear. The Redskins’ outside linebacker subscribed to a rigorous year-round conditioning program to keep himself in peak physical shape. He spent countless hours in the weight room and did sprints and middle-distance running to improve his endurance. He knew the more sweat that poured out, the

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A logo of Blackfeet Nation Chief John Two Guns White Calf adorned the Redskins' helmets for nearly a half century.

Media speculate on return of Redskins logo, but will it happen?

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In recent weeks, speculation has been rampant in mainstream and social media that the Washington Commanders will be resurrecting the iconic logo of an Indian chief that existed on the Redskins’ helmets for nearly a half century before it was retired with the name in 2020. In a statement, the team says it “has no plans to return to the previous logo or name,” but that’s just the Commanders’ present standard line. A source on Capitol Hill told me that the team’s merchandise celebrating former players will eventually show the logo and possibly even the name Redskins. Groups advocating for the return of the team’s Native American theme, such as the Native American Guardians Association, will be enthusiastic about those moves.

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Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and stunned the Redskins in leading the Cowboys to an improbable 24-23 Thanksgiving Day win.

Bombs Away in Big D: Redskins Victimized by Obscure Rookie QB

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          Clint Longley enjoyed less than a half of fame in his NFL career. It came at the Redskins’ expense.           On Nov. 28, 1974, Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas quarterback delivered one of the most astonishing performances in the history of the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry. Longley directed three second-half TD drives and threw two scoring passes,

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U.S. Sen. Steve Daines speaks on the Senate floor about the need for the Washington football team to honor its Native American tradition.

U.S. Senate Committee Approves RFK Stadium Bill, Bringing Team Closer to Returning to D.C.

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Earlier this week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 17-2 to advance the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act. The bill aims to lease the federally owned RFK land to the D.C. government for 99 years, allowing city officials to redevelop the land as they choose. This development clears a

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A rowdy crowd of nearly 60,000 people witnessed Washington's 34-13 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Loyalty, Patience Paying off for Long-Suffering Washington Football Fans

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Following Washington’s 34-13 domination of the Browns on Sunday and in his Monday press conference, Washington head coach Dan Quinn credited the fans at Northwest Stadium for the energy they brought to the game and the impact they made on the outcome. Nearly 60,000 fans were on hand to see the NFC East leaders improve

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Chris Russo hosts "Mad Dog Sports Radio" on SiriusXM.

Author Mike Richman Elaborates on George Allen: A Football Life on “Mad Dog Sports Radio” on SiriusXM

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https://mikerichmanjournalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike-Richman.mp3   Kudos to famed sports radio broadcaster Chris Russo for the awesome interview he led with me on SiriusXM’s “Mad Dog Sports Radio.” Chris did extensive homework on my book, George Allen: A Football Life, asking excellent questions about the life and coaching career of the legendary football coach. Click here to listen to

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Jon and George Bozeka host the Official PFRA Podcast.

Mike Richman Discusses George Allen: A Football Life on “The Official PFRA Podcast”

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  Recently, I appeared on the official podcast of the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA), of which I’m a member, to discuss my newly published book, George Allen: A Football Life. The hosts of “The Official PFRA Podcast,” George and Jon Bozeka, led the wide-ranging 40-minute interview. Among other topics, I elaborated on Allen’s ties

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