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The 1950s Part 2

Oct. 10, 1954

Halftime Harmony: Dr. Howard Mitchell leads the entire National Symphony Orchestra in a halftime performance.

Sept. 1954

Turbulent Times: Owner George Preston Marshall settles on Joe Kuharich as his head coach after firing Earl "Curly" Lambeau following the Redskins loss in their exhibition opener to the Los Angeles Rams.

Dec. 14, 1952

Baugh's Goodbye: Sammy Baugh plays in his last game, a 27-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sammy Baugh at Texas Christian University. (AP Photo)

Feb. 1952

Lambeau Arrives: Owner George Preston Marshall lures Green Bay Packers' legendary coach Earl "Curly" Lambeau to Washington. He becomes the Redskins' seventh head coach since the team moved to Washington.

June 14, 1950

TV First: American Oil announces plans to televise all Redskins games. No other pro team is on television.

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