When Dan Snyder purchased the Washington franchise in 1999, it was considered one of the…
When Dan Snyder purchased the Washington franchise in 1999, it was considered one of the NFL’s premier teams. Having secured two Super Bowl victories (in addition to one in 1983) within the past decade, and with a new 80,000-seat stadium, the team had successfully met the ticket demand of an enthusiastic fan base. At its peak, the team claimed to have a waiting list of 200,000.
However, over the subsequent 24 years under Snyder’s ownership, the franchise’s standing and reputation have deteriorated to the extent that he and his wife announced the team’s sale in November. Snyder’s legacy will be marked by on-field struggles and off-field controversies.
