Gibbs: Thanks for the Memories; Enshrinement Is A Burgundy and Golden Moment

From: The Washington Post | Date: July 28, 1996| Author: Richard Justice | Copyright information

Joe Gibbs found himself in a familiar place on this emotional afternoon, surrounded by sounds that must have stirred memories and sights he surely will never forget. From the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he again faced a sea of burgundy and gold and once more heard both raucous cheering and the sounds of "Hail to the Redskins."

Had he used just a bit of imagination, Gibbs would have been back in 1982 and seen John Riggins breaking outside. Or Doug Williams throwin...

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