- The Washington Times - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

On Nov. 12, 1961, a 17-6 loss to Cleveland dropped the Redskins to 0-9, the worst start in in team history. Only a tie against Dallas the next week snapped Washington’s 17-game losing streak spanning the miserable 1960-1961 seasons.

• Mike Fratto can be reached at mfratto@washingtontimes.com.

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