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Bobby Mitchell Hosts His Final Tourney

Bobby Mitchell (center) stands with (from left) Lori Nicholson, Julianna Nicholson, Todd Heavner and Tammy Darvish at Friday’s Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Golf Classic sponsor and media luncheon. Julianna is a leukemia survivor who is the featured “Tournament Patient Hero” in this weekend’s tournament, which has raised around $8 million in its 22 years.

Redskins’ Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell this weekend is hosting his final Hall of Fame Golf Classic to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Mitchell — a Hall of Fame flanker and return man for the Redskins — has hosted the event since its inaugural event in 1990.

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Video: Adam Carriker Is Strong

Okay, so we’ve probably said this several times during his time with the Redskins.

But let’s say it again:

Adam Carriker is strong.

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10 For 80: Bubba Tyer

Note: The Redskins Blog will be profiling several former players, coaches and team officials eligible to be voted by you, the fans, in this year’s Redskins 80th Anniversary celebration. To vote for Bubba Tyer or your 10 other all-timers to join the already-chosen list of the 70 Greatest Redskins, go to http://www.redskins80th.com/

He was just 11 years old when he was injured after his bicycle collided with a truck.

From that point on, Lamar “Bubba” Tyer was told he was never to play sports again.

Tyer’s misfortune, however, eventually turned into a treasure for the Washington Redskins: 38 years of dedicated service and medical assistance.

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‘Skins Rank 24th In PFT Rankings

As the preseason officially draws nearer (it’s about time), more and more media outlets are getting out their crystal balls and trying to predict the 2012 season.

NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk was the most recent to throw out their projections.

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