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The Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Redskins, never had an on-field mascot themed after American Indians. The team's marching band did wear the pictured headdresses during home games, though. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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Samu Qureshi, a longtime Washington football fan, poses with a promotional standee from the 1963 NFL season. After collecting the team's history for more than 40 years, he's looking to sell his sizeable collection of memorabilia and historical artifacts to the Washington Commanders. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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A sizable corner of Samu Qureshi's private collection is devoted to seats that once sat in the former homes of the Washington Redskins: Griffith Stadium, RFK Stadium and Northwest Stadium. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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One of the more unique artifacts in Samu Qureshi's collection is a headset and hat belonging to Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs, who led the Washington Redskins to three Super Bowl titles. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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Long-time football fan Samu Qureshi owns more than 150 game-worn jerseys, including the pictured artifacts from Sean Taylor, Darrell Green, Mike Thomas, Charley Taylor, Monte Coleman, John Riggins and Jim Steffen. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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A series of historical gameday programs featuring the Washington Redskins as the away team. Collector Samu Qureshi uses the display in a private exhibit to discuss the ways the team and its opponents portrayed American Indians. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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A football signed by the entirety of the 1937 Washington Redskins team that won the NFL championship. The ball, a memento from the franchise's first season as the Redskins, sits in a private collection owned by Samu Qureshi. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

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Chicago Bulls Guard Talen Horton-Tucker (22) shoots under the basket layup over Washington Wizards Center Alex Sarr (20) and Forward Anthony Gill (16) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards Center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots fade away jumper over Chicago Bulls Center Nikola Vulcevic (9) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards Guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) sets up a pick and roll play with Washington Wizards Center Alex Sarr (20) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards former head coach Wes Unseld Jr. speaking to Chicago Bulls Guard Zach LaVine (8) before game time at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards Center Alex Sarr (20) shoots 3-point shot over Chicago Bulls Center Jalen Smith (7) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots layup shot over Chicago Bulls Center Jalen Smith (7) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards Guard Jordan Poole (13) getting shots up before game despite sitting out because of hip flexor injury at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times) getting shots up before game despite sitting out because of hip flexor injury at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Sabillo, for the Washington Times)