The most enduring story of his fandom came five years before I was born, on Thanksgiving Day 1974. Washington lost to the hated Cowboys that day when a backup Dallas quarterback named Clint F***ing Longley (his full official name in my grandfather's eyes) led an improbable comeback and ruined the holiday.

The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC championship game after an outstanding regular season and multiple playoff victories! Here’s a look at their past Super Bowl victories.

The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.