Redskins Best Ever Series: DEFENSIVE END

[sportscurmudgeon]

Since a team needs two defensive ends, let me vote for Charles Mann and Gene Brito.


Charles Mann needs no introduction to the folks here. Gene Brito may need some introduction...


Here is a stat on Brito that was given to me by a pro football writer whose work has been recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton:

Gene Brito was never called for a 15-yard penalty in his entire career in the NFL. [Back then; all penalties were 5 yards or 15 yards or "spot of the foul".]

He played 6 or 7 years with the Skins in the 1950s and then played for the Rams for another year - - maybe another 2 years? He died back in the 60s at a very early age.


In his 6 or 7 years with Washington, he went to the Pro Bowl 5 times.


He also played tight end for the Redskins.