Some photos from Washington Redskins history:
1962
Bobby Mitchell of the Washington Redskins jumps to haul in a pass from quarterback Norman Snead in the second period of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Oct. 15, 1962. The play covered 11 yards and gave the Redskins a first down on their 22-yard line. Moving in to tackle Mitchell are Pat Fisher (37) and Billy Stacy (24) of the Cardinals. The game ended in a 17-17 tie. (AP Photo/Fred Waters)
1967
Washington Redskins defensive captain Sam Huff poses in front of his jersey in the locker room in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1967. Huff announced he will retire Dec. 17, after his team's final game of the year. Huff, 33, one of professional football's all-time linebackers and five times an All-National Football League selection, has spent the past four years with Washington following an eight year stint with the New York Giants. (AP Photo)
1969
Vince Lombardi, back on the sidelines after a year?s absence in the coaching ranks, views his charges as the Washington Redskins met the Chicago Bears in an exhibition game, played, Aug. 3, 1969 in Washington. The Redskins won, 13-7. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
1971
Washington Redskins’ Coach George Allen gestures as a free agent gets set to run the 40-yard dash on Friday, March 5, 1971 in Washington during first free agent tryout camp in the nation’s capital. About 275 football prospects showed up demonstrating their talents in an effort to make the Washington Redskins professional football team. (AP Photo/BD)
1973
Defense-minded Washington Redskins' coach George Allen is shown conferring with his defensive leader linebacker Jack Pardee during a recent game. Allen leads the NFC champion Skins against the Miami Dolphins, AFC champion team, in the super bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 6, 1973. (AP Photo)
1973
Washington Redskins running back #43, Larry Brown, is stopped in his tracks by Miami Dolphins defender #75, Manny Fernandez, who grabs him around the neck during action at Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles, January 14, 1973. The Dolphins defeated the Redskins 14-7, to complete the season undefeated. (AP Photo)
1973
Washington Redskins' Brig Owens intercepts a pass from Miami Dolphins' quarterback Bob Griese intended for Marv Fleming (80) in end zone during third quarter of the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins star running back John Riggins speaks to reporters during a news conference, Jan. 26, 1983, at the team's hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Redskins are in California preparing for next Sunday's Super Bowl against the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
1983
An unidentified grounds man paints Washington Redskins name and helmet design in the end zone despite the threat of rain with four days to go before Sundays Super Bowl XVII pitting the Miami Dolphins against the Redskins at the Rose Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1983, Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown (87) gets ready to spike the ball after he scored fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Coming over to congratulate Brown are teammates Alvin Garrett (89) and Clarence Harmon (38). Redskins won 27-17. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, for gain during Sunday night's Super Bowl XVII game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca., on Jan. 30, 1983. Riggins, named the game's Most Valuable Player, rushed for 166 yards, a Super Bowl record. The Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) holds game ball as he signals No. 1 at the end of Super Bowl XVII, Sunday, Jan. 30, 1983, Pasadena., Calif. Theismann and running back John Riggins led the Skins to a 27-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. The rest of the group is unidentified. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke, left, running back John Riggins, and head coach Joe Gibbs, right, share the game ball in the locker room after Sunday night's Super Bowl XVII win in Pasadena, Ca., on Jan. 30, 1983. The Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17. Riggins was named Most Valuable Player of the game. (AP Photo)
1983
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann wears a big grin in 'Skins lockerroom following his team's 27-17 Super Bowl XVII win over the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 30, 1983 in the Pasadena Rose Bowl. (AP Photo)
1984
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 1984, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen high-steps his way down the sideline past Washington Redskins' Anthony Washington (24) and Todd Bowles (28) during NFL football's XVIII in Tampa, Fla. Allen rushed for a Super Bowl-record 191 yards on 20 carries and scored two touchdowns as the Raiders trounced the Redskins, 38-9. (AP Photo/File)
1988
In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Williams, who set a record with 340 yards passing in the NFL football game and became the first African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
1988
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith (36) goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan (50) on a long run during NFL football's Super Bowl XXII in San Diego. Smith finished the game with a Super Bowl-record 204 yards and two scores in a 42-10 win over Denver. Instead of that being a launch to a successful career, drug problems and injuries limited Smith to 15 games and 476 yards rushing for the rest of his career. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File)
1988
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) scrambles under pressure from Washington Redskins Dexter Manley and Monte Coleman (51) in Super Bowl XXII, Jan. 31, 1988, in San Diego. Elway was sacked five times and threw three interceptions as the Broncos lost 42-10, their second consecutive Super Bowl loss. (AP Photo)
1988
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams is surrounded by members of the media after leading the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, Jan. 31, 1988. Williams completed 18 of 29 attempts and was named Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo)
1988
President Reagan readies to throw a football to Washington Redskins' receiver Ricky Sanders during ceremonies honoring the Super Bowl XXII champions at the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1988. The ball was presented to the president by quarterback Doug Williams. The Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 42-10, at Jack Murphy stadium in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
1992
Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien reacts after Gerald Riggs ran the ball into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minn., Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. Rypien, named the game's most valuable player, passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to their third Super Bowl victory. Redskins won 37-24. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
1992
Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien winds up and gets ready to release a pass during first quarter action at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
1992
Washington Redskins Art Monk evades a tackle by Buffalo Bills Mark Keloso after he took in pass from Mark Rypien during first quarter of Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
1992
Washington Redskins wide reciever Art Monk picks up yardage after pulling in a pass during first quarter action in Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992 Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Monk caught five passes in the Redskins first drive. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
1992
Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs helps from the sideline during Super Bowl game with the Buffalo Bills in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/John Gaps III)
1992
Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy, right, talks with Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs after the Redskins defeated the Bills, 37-24, in Super Bowl XXVI football game at Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
1993
Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs listens to a reporters question during a news conference, Friday, March 6, 1993 at Redskin Park in Ashburn, Virginia where he announced his retirement. Gibbs, who led the Redskins to three Super Bowl victories in 12 years, will be succeeded by Richie Petitbon, who was the assistant head coach for defense. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)
As the latest reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism continues in the U.S., Washington is not the only franchise considering a name change.
Trump demanded the team "change the name back" to one that is considered offensive to Native Americans.
