Exploring the Abandoned D.C. Stadium NOBODY Wants to Talk About

[@bjspruce1196]

I know younger generations don’t understand. He mentions DC United a lot, BUT this was and always be the house the Washington Redskins built. This was their home

[@TheLukeExplores]

This is a great point and I’m surprised no one else said this yet 👏🏼

[@crownroyal2248]

​@@TheLukeExplores I almost gave this video a thumbs down because You said that about MLS. When the "Redskins" were good; that place was standing room only! In the 1980's and early 1990's; they arguably had the best home field advantage in all of NFL football. Only other contenders were GB and KC.

[@bcoates87]

The old Washington Senators played in that stadium, Ted Williams coached them for a couple of seasons. The Nationals also played there while their new stadium was being built. Of course , the skins played there as well for over 30 yrs. There’s a lot of history in that stadium. Just think of all the people who have come and gone, and now it stands completely empty.

[@mikeperry2141]

Grew up a Cowboys fan always hated it when we had to go to RFK or Veterans Field.

[@richardcorriveau1164]

AMEN HAIL REDSKINS

[@RescueGirl]

No way! This place is HUGE!!! 😮😮😮

[@TheLukeExplores]

Hope you enjoyed!! One of my favorites in awhile, risky place to check out! Especially alone…..

[@RescueGirl]

@@TheLukeExploresFor sure! This place rules!

[@TheLukeExplores]

@@RescueGirlhave you ever been?

[@RescueGirl]

@@TheLukeExplores Unfortunately I haven’t been to DC in many years. So no. 🙁

[@garycanada7246]

​@@TheLukeExplores I was there for the NFC Championship in 1987

[@YouMustBurnnn]

So many great Washington Redskins memories at RFK! That place was electric back in the days.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Hope you enjoyed man!

[@jmad71]

We Want Dallas!

[@MikeBlack-f1f]

@@jmad71Texas Erving stadium was tore down years ago there is nothing left to see

[@bearpayton34]

Oh yeah!

[@csnide6702]

the place just SHOOK !

[@lexisherman72]

Such a unique location, love the video man!!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Appreciate that Sherman, hope to see you back on the channel soon!

[@drkangel1134]

Yeah conveniently located right next to the city jail, psych ward, medical examiners office lol

[@vicschauberger2737]

95 literally ended in RFK parking lot . So easy to get in and out of . I always tailgated before and after games from the 70's to mid 90's . Those were the days .

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

As a 4th generation Washingtonian, this brings back so many memories. Went to my 1st of many Redskins games with my daddy and uncles, (such a tomboy) 😂 and seeing the The Jackson 5 was electric. The good old days.

[@cj8172]

Wow the jackson 5 really?

[@matthewapy8516]

That is one crazy place

[@TheLukeExplores]

Felt more like a construction zone rather than anything else tbh…. Standing dead center in the middle of the pitch, now that was something to experience. Hope you enjoyed 💯

[@marty5300]

such a shame that a storied venue like this was allowed to fall into such disrepair. RFK deserves better than what has befallen it.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Hoping for a better future

[@thebeasters]

It will be renewed

[@mjg1544]

They will tear it down eventually, like they did Cowboys Stadium in Irving TX. Sometimes it’s easier, safer, and cheaper to just start over.

[@frankpfaff9675]

Same thing happened to the Pontiac silverdome. Hosted all those lions games plus WrestleMania 3. Now it's gone and replaced by an Amazon distribution center.

[@MileHighGrowler]

That's pretty much the story of every major stadium in the country. Cheaper and easier to upgrade and update when building from scratch. Getting up to new codes, having modern amenities and treating any structural issues for these decades-old structures just isn't worth the effort or budget. But there are many, many memories across the country for stadiums just this that housed teams in various times of victory and defeat, and non-sporting events that shaped the times as well. Great memories are sometimes better than trying to recreate a past that no longer exists.

[@sclogse1]

I saw the Dead and the Allman Brothers here in 1973 while ending my tour of duty at Ft. Dix. We brought a boda bag full of grape juice, and a bag of food. But once you were 50 feet from.the dreaded single turnstile our bag of food got squished away from us and we saw the food bouncing along on the shoulders on the crowd, never dropping. The grape juice made it in with us. As soon as the Dead started playing, they sounded like they'd been jamming for an hour. I caught Gil Scott Heron at a small club and Herbie Hancock and Weather Report somewhere back there also in 1973. Then out in August to go to college in the bay area. Not bad, on to Keystone Korner then and saw all the jazz greats. Later in the 90's I filmed Pat Martino and Dave Liebman, and those are on my channel.

[@TheLukeExplores]

That’s pretty sick, I wish I got to see something live performed here. Such a weird and errie feeling walking around in there alone… hope you enjoyed!

[@jacobfinch9563]

I grew up on Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, and Gil Scott Heron. I actually took percussion music lessons from the late Professor Eddie Ade Knowles, a member of Gil Scott Heron's crew. I saw Dead & Co in Saratoga Springs. Places may fall into disrepair but good taste in music is timeless.

[@jerrysanders9101]

I was gonna say I thought this was an old stadium not just a 2017 soccer stadium lol.. wow.. 73’ what an insane era for the dead.. my fave for dead is late 70s even 81-82’

[@042452]

I saw many RedskinFootball Games there! AndThe Jacksons

[@papasmurfron7339]

I saw Ozzy Osbourne and Anthrax

[@Dutch52]

Saw a few Washington Senators and Redskins games there. Saw the Beatles in August of '66 (a 14th birthday present from my sister) and numerous other concerts. Lots of memories.

[@michaelhannan8305]

Thanks for the memories, I spent a LOT of Sundays in section 522 row 22 , watching the Redskins.

[@TheLukeExplores]

❤️❤️

[@DavidRichTheForth]

What years? Did you attend?

[@michaelhannan8305]

1966 until Redskins moved to RalJohn, then 10 years there in the cheapest sky box

[@terry4137]

I’ve gotten older and don’t do much traveling anymore but I love to watch the young do it for me! Thank you!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Appreciate that man, let’s keep exploring together!

[@fitzfitzgerald1110]

I had been to RFK about 12 times for Senators, Diplomats, Redskins and Nationals games. RFK was a very nice stadium. Thanks for the experience Luke!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching!! I wish I got to go once, no fair 😂 how ironic the only time I’ve ever seen RFK, it was as empty as could possibly be.

[@fast97z24]

I wouldn't be saying "was". A bill just passed in the Senate to refurbish the whole thing for the Washington Commanders.

[@foxxrider250r]

​@@fast97z24 where do the commanders play now? Surely someone better than this, no? I don't the area too well, sorry

[@mikeyrizzo7606]

​@@foxxrider250rthey play at northwest stadium in Landover Maryland.

[@taosophymusic]

Awww dude! Thanks for this!!!! I go by this place everyday and wonder what it looks like on the inside now. Took in a game or two with my dad there and we did the wave. My dad doesn’t do those kinds of things-- but he did in RFK! R.I.P.🙏🏽

[@TheLukeExplores]

Man thanks so much!! I’m so happy you loved it, thanks for the donation that means the world to me. RIP to your father I’m sure he raised you well🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@robertlewis9198]

That was a great video by @TheLukeExplores. I was up there last year and went by it and could almost hear the crowd cheering for the Redskins!!! That cat walk to the scoreboard was insane, even I was nervous watching you make it. Congratulations on your video!!!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thank you Robert:) that means a lot to hear, let’s keep it going!!

[@ggs113]

My father used to take me to these games to see the Redskins. My first game was when Sonny Jorgenson was the quarterback Billy Kilmer was the back up. We had as coach George Allen, who made this team a Super Bowl champion. What memories. We had the bleachers shaking when we were bouncing up and down with excitement.

[@Frank_nwobhm]

It was Joe Gibbs that made them a Super Bowl Champion.

[@fred20ooch]

I’m at frostburg state in Maryland and my mom was doing her masters up here like 20 odd years ago and she ran smack dab into sunny jorgenson because the redskins used to use the football field as their summer training facility

[@ggs113]

@@Frank_nwobhm you are correct.

[@Lynchfan88]

A whole bunch of excellent Redskins football played there the entire 80's and a slight part of the early 90's. Really nice vid.

[@vickydangelo6395]

This is actually sick I can’t believe you made it in there with all of those cops.

[@TheLukeExplores]

I think the cops had more threatening matters to attend to in the area, at least I would hope so hah

[@xrtransportllc5179]

To avoid arrest Next visit Just say your with Clark Construction Final Demolition Assessment Manager Management Team Taking pictures of concrete for explosive placement before they implode it... Wear Hard Hat and safety glasses Both days

[@xrtransportllc5179]

You scared the shit out of me walking on that bridge ...10:00

[@Southside757Virginia]

Me too i had to skip that part it mess with my axiety no cap 🤦🏿🤣😂😭💯​@xrtransportllc5179

[@Salmagundiii]

@@xrtransportllc5179 me too!

[@trojans7]

Great video, man! As of fan of the LA Galaxy and someone that grew up watching D.C United dominate the Galaxy and MLS in the 90's, it makes me sad to see RFK Stadium like this as well as D.C United in the state they're in. I remember growing up and watching MLS Games on the Tv and keeping an eye on United and seeing how amazing this stadium use to be. The shot of the stadium in 8:12 is an absolute beautiful shot. That's an amazing angle, bro.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for the positive comment :)

[@robgreen900]

Saw the Dead there for many summer tours😊. Lots of memories hangin out in the lot with friends waiting to go into the show. Can still hear Jerry picking away. Wow!! The days of our misguided youth touring with the Dead. Thanks for the memories ☺️

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching!!

[@stepanbandera5206]

Misguided is an understatement! ✌🏼🥴

[@xrtransportllc5179]

Thanks for exploring and filming and doing what I wanted to do every time I pass by on Interstate 295

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching!!

[@joechancio5177]

Growing up in the dmv that was the best stadium in the n.f.l. It sat about 52k. Small but you were up close and personal every game. These are sacred grounds for us life long fans. I can still hear the chants " we want Dallas" httr.

[@derekpuffenbarger8590]

So so many memories of this stadium. Sports events. Concerts. Monster trucks/moto cross. Nothing will ever beat the WHFstivals

[@cep12598]

Good time hfstavals

[@SUscottie]

HFStivals! Great memories!

[@wandajackson4498]

This video brings back so many memories. I lived in Baltimore, but used to drive to RFK and do vending. Many fond memories of “Back in The Day!” 🤩🤩🤩

[@pookiewookie7679]

I'm from Denmark, and I used to go to DC United games and the HFStival at RFK in the 1990s. During games, the stadium was pretty full. Definitely good times!

[@Salmagundiii]

I loved listening to WHFS.

[@taosophymusic]

Thanks!

[@TheLukeExplores]

:) thank you

[@panthersfreak02]

Thank you for this. I've driven by this stadium numerous times and I've always wondered what it looks like inside. It's really sad they can't refurbish it because it is a really cool design.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for the comment!

[@joemontayna9548]

I hope this video stays around, it will be invaluable to some historians and researchers one day.

[@spjunkies]

Thank you for documenting this. She will be completely gone soon so nice to have this 😢

[@TheLukeExplores]

@@spjunkies I can’t wait to see what they do with the property- she deserves some sort of redemption and recognition for sure

[@kevinwood5317]

@@TheLukeExplores There's speculation that the site could be used for a brand-new NFL stadium (as FedEx Field has long lost whatever appeal it had to fans). With the new ownership for the football team, it's become a distinct possibility. Unfortunately, any new NFL stadium would likely be a dome. I loved feeling the elements in RFK!

[@nole8923]

I remember vividly the big NFC playoff games played there on TV. Especially when it was the redskins vs the cowboys. I think that’s what most Americans remember it for. There’s no mistaking that stadium for another one.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Love that, they also used the stadium for larger concerts- it’s sad to see it go but I think it’s gonna be repurposed for similar means. I’ve seen lots of rumors on the place, I’m glad I was one of the last ones to go and see it before it’s changed forever. Hope you enjoyed the video!💯

[@davidlafleche1142]

It was the very first of the "cookie cutters." It's unique upper deck set it apart. But it was an impractical design. The scoreboard couldn't be seen by everyone. (Eventually the Redskins were so desperate to cram more seats in there, they simply covered up the scoreboard with more end zone seats.) The sideline seats were too low to the field. (That was a mistake made by every cookie cutter stadium, including the SkyDome. If you're sitting in the first row, then the deck should be at least six feet above the field to see over the football bench.). Baseball fans hated the lack of field-level seats in the outfield, plus the fact that it was so stinking hot.

[@dmonsef]

2-0 against the Cowboys!

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you so much for this video. The exact instant your video popped up in the suggestions, the first thought that came to my mind was "That has to be where the coheadlining Metallica/Guns N Roses tour started," on July 17, 1992. 🏁💯✨🎊 I was 18 years of age when that tour started and was lucky enough to catch it at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on October 3, 1992. Thank you so much too for not putting music up here. There is some type of ultra-tranquility to these videos of walking through abandoned places and the only sound is just the breeze and distant traffic. Just subbed and liked. Great video Luke. As you are walking through there my mind is being pulled back over and over again to high school when my friends and I were repeatedly watching MTV for any kind of new news about "It's starting at RFK Stadium." It looks like Metallica played that stadium four years earlier on June 10, 1988, with Van Halen and several other bands during the "Monsters of Rock Tour" right before AJFA was to be released. 💯❤🏁

[@TheLukeExplores]

Wow thank you for the kind words and insight! Welcome to the family, let’s explore!! Plenty more where that came from 🤝

[@mikefagan6840]

Saw the Stones there in 89. Steel wheels tour. Opened by Living Colour. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mikeyrizzo7606]

Great views from in there. Awesome video man! Glad I found your channel homie.

[@TheLukeExplores]

So glad your here!! Live premiere on Friday of my best explore yet if your interested in sticking around :)

[@steve9621]

Yep! With 52,000 in attendance on a Monday Night Football event here, I witnessed Lawrence Taylor ( NY Giants) jump and fall on Redskin Quarterback, Joe Theismann’s lower leg breaking both bones in half. Of course, there were many fond memories attached to great games of the Skins in their glory days there at RFK Stadium

[@TheLukeExplores]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@WhitefolksT]

POP!!!!!!! 😮

[@steve9621]

@@WhitefolksTI’m still here! Some aches and pains, but not doing too bad. LOL

[@andrewbrightwell914]

Great video man, I've never been to RFK, but I'm so excited for the future.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks man!

[@richevans609]

The Home of The Washington REDSKINS! THE HOGS!!!!!

[@markmcdonald5711]

I saw the Allman Brothers and the Greatful Dead and Wet Willie play there in the summer of 1973, it must have been 110 degrees out on the field. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@Hikenights]

As someone who is from NoVA, I had many memories of this stadium as a kid. Seeing the Redskins & DC United play here was a very memorable experience for me. It’s very unfortunate how RFK ended up. But it’ll always have a special place in my heart.

[@WSminkDirects]

I was at the very last concert at RFK, the Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout on July 4th, 2015. An all day shindig with Joan Jett, Heart, Gary Clark Jr., LL Cool J, Trombone Shorty, DC Go-Go legends Troublefunk. All capped off with a headlining set by the Foo Fighters and a firework show to rival the National Mall's fireworks.

[@SarcasticMary]

Yeah, no! There is NO way I'd ever be able to walk across that! I'd get dizzy, fall over and I'd be nothing but a puddle lol. Don't think we grasp how big a place is, until someone stands alone there. Crazy! Nice work, even if I was wrong about my guess. 😜😆

[@TheLukeExplores]

I promise you I’ll never go across again. But it was semi safe, thick piece of wood. Dangerous explore, but so glad I got to see it before it’s gone. Hope you enjoyed!!

[@SarcasticMary]

@@TheLukeExplores Gotta do crazy shit while you still can lol. I did like it! Didn't think I would, but...I gave it a shot, and enjoyed! Was even happy to see your humor in there again lol.

[@TheLukeExplores]

@@SarcasticMary I’m glad you liked it! Different from the usual style but I’ll bounce back and fourth

[@SarcasticMary]

@@TheLukeExplores Gotta have variety, makes a channel thrive for sure.

[@TheLukeExplores]

@@SarcasticMary paranormal to be introduced in the near future

[@wickijay7986]

Insane structure

[@TheLukeExplores]

Massive, so glad I got to see it before it’s gone- hopefully they renovate it instead of tearing the whole thing down

[@danielson6377]

Brings back Super Bowl memories 🥲

[@TheLukeExplores]

:)

[@gtgraham1970]

Thanks for this! Been a Redskins fan for 54 years, and unfortunately never got up there to experience the old RFK. Stuck working overseas, so by the time I'd have a chance to visit it, it'll mostr likely be gone. I missed out on the seats sell. Hell, I'd be happy with a fist-sized chunk of concrete if I could get one. Just a 'piece' of the once greatness.

[@TheLukeExplores]

It was an awesome stadium for sure!

[@kylearmstrong5533]

Dude, that was a cool video. I’ve never seen RFK stadium before.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching!!

[@cj8172]

It's crazy to see it like this when you imagine all the hard work building it, like thousands of nuts bolts screws and welding, pumbing and wiring etc that had to be done by hand.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

THIS SAME BUILDER OF THIS STADIUM MADE OUR BEAUTIFUL VETERANS STADIUM IN PHILADELPHIA. GREAT TO SEE THIS BECAUSE WE LOST THE VET.

[@Afrocentricpoet]

Growing up in philly till this day I miss the vet an jfk stadium.

[@DanWalls-q4f]

@@AfrocentricpoetRFK stdiumn has been completely torn down now

[@michaelhannan8305]

The Eagles lost here too. Goodbye Buddy Ryan.

[@JRZEKE99]

Thank you so much for the tour!!! You did a fantastic job!!! It’s so sad that this wonderful stadium is in ruins! The Redskins had this place rocking!!! Seems a stadium becomes obsolete after about 30 years. The owners only care about money! Sad! I really appreciate your video!!!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thank you for watching!!! So much more to come:)

[@pleathery]

I got to go to the NFC Championship game at RFK in January 1992, Redskins vs. Lions. Redskins won, of course, and went on to (and won) the Super Bowl! Magic Johnson was also at that game and I saw him leaving the stadium after the game was over. Now he's part owner of the Commanders. Amazing day! Best stadium experience ever!

[@badbilly1083]

It’s amazing to see how so many of the ‘multisport stadiums’ built in the 1960’s ~ 1970’s for the NFL & MLB, are virtual copies. St Louis, DC, Philly, Cinci and others I can’t remember, utilized the multisport donut design concept.

[@jmad71]

The whole thing is intimate to me. Some of the best moments of my life happened at RFK.

[@heffphilat]

Opened in 1961, you didn't mention the rich NFL history that took place inside there with the Washington Redskins, now rebranded the Washington Commanders. Thank you for risking trespassing to bring us inside. Good video work!

[@TheLukeExplores]

Appreciate you! 😊

[@lisettegarvin5030]

The Budweiser Superfests were held there for a few years. Great music, bands and singers. Fun times!!!

[@christopherfritz3840]

I'm shocked that it hasn't been knocked down by now. Heck, I'm from Philly and remember it well as the WORST stadium for opposing teams to play at because the fans were practically seated ON the field so the noise was intensely intimidating. Jesus The Vet got blown up over 20 years ago! DC is stuck in a denial loop that a NEW RFK will replace the old..

[@deanladue5367]

I think because of hazardous materials in the structure (asbestos, fiberglass) they'll do it piece by piece instead of a full blown demolition.

[@MicroSoftner]

I thought it was the Vet at first site lol

[@travelandeats8518]

@@deanladue5367 what makes this special to piece by piece it and not others in USA that was demolished at once

[@martinsharp4430]

Surprisingly, it was in much better shape than the one Mr. Cooke had built to replace it and there's talk of using the site as the future home of the Commanders

[@whendaylouwho]

This is insane to me. Being in a city that has the first women’s soccer stadium and seeing this I’m shaking my head! I’m glad you explored this. It’s breathtaking. 8:22 really shows how big this thing is.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Hope you enjoyed!! I’m so glad I got to go before demolition/repurposing. Dangerous however, given the chance again I would not have gone alone. Something quite mysterious about being in there by myself in such an open space…. Quite a surreal moment if you ask me💯

[@whendaylouwho]

@@TheLukeExploresmy anxiety was sky high watching it 😂 I’d of never been able to do it alone

[@73vwtodd65]

I used to live in Vienna back in the day, and remember going here for concerts when I was a teenager. I saw HFS Festival here back in 1994... they had No Doubt, Bush, and several other bands. Loved that stadium... so sad to see it abandoned.

[@michaelpeterson8386]

Thanks for exploring and sharing. Great video. I've been there several times in the past and it's sad to see the place being torn down.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@camerondelamotte159]

crazy views man there is no way id be climbing into that scoreboard cool man

[@TheLukeExplores]

Tbh I didn’t realize how dangerous it was….

[@1148-w1d]

I've seen so many great shows and sporting events there! Saw The Ramones, the Foo Fighters, the Cranberries, U2 etc...

[@steven9428]

Amazing. I saw The Grateful Dead perform there in the summer of 1993. I had no idea that it was abandoned.

[@donaldnutter2074]

I was at those shows. Walking down from the stadium and going through the tunnel, bought a meat pie from some chick.

[@davecody4326]

Used to attend Senators games and the upper deck seats were painted white where Frank Howard hit home runs😊

[@TheDCGuitar13]

When I was little, my dad used to take me to rfk to watch the nationals. One time a politician gave him 2 box tickets to the area you said you didn’t know where you were at. He get emotional walking through that same skywalk and I didn’t understand why. Then I grew older and read about all the history and saw so much old footage. Dignitaries, presidents, celebrities and other people of note walked that same skywalk you did. That place was a right of passage to the city. Now it’s just a memory

[@TheLukeExplores]

👏🏼👏🏼🤝

[@vicschauberger2737]

I worked for Star Armory / armory Board Box as a bar back in the Red Room in 1982 & 83 . I was allowed to stand and watch the game from the mezzanine section 5 min. after kickoff . I had to come in Sat afternoon and take kegs up to the fridge between the Blue Room and the Red Room and set up tables in both rooms . Obviously the concessions are nothing compared to today , but what a rockin' place to see football . I started going there in 72' .

[@davidmaddux1167]

Honestly really really cool video!!!!! I love watching abandoned places never seen a stadium tour

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching man!

[@TaaarrrrHeeeels]

I was last there for the US vs Peru soccer match in 2015. It still has the Redskins colors around the stadium it brought back great memories from my youth when the Skins were great and that stadium would be rocking!!!

[@harleysandbeer5991]

I still remember every 99.1 WHFS concert and festival held there holy crap those were fun times

[@Gerardo11]

I had the pleasure of watching the Redskins play at this stadium. It was absolutely Epic!

[@rtrobinson88321]

Thank you for this video of RFK Stadium. Have seen the former Washington Redskins play their on tv lots of times.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching! I never got to see anyone play here :(

[@ethandubrey6046]

I like video, good video. Thumb up 👍

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thank you good sir. Always a pleasure

[@retrobear9367]

That's RFK!? Oh crap. I was there for the WHSF festival back in 2004. That place was lit back then.

[@williamwelch1513]

Such memories! I went to Hfestival as far back as 1999!

[@retrobear9367]

@@williamwelch1513 good times dude good times 🥰

[@BigHomieCrush]

i went to my first football game ever in that stadium Redskins vs Phoenix Cardinals back in 89

[@cased19]

crazy and sad to think that the Roman Colosseum was used for over 500 years and now we can't hardly get a stadium to last more that 20..

[@jamesphillips1419]

I've been watching games at RFK since 1968. I miss that place.

[@jimcarlson2252]

They can’t blow it up but must use a wrecking ball instead because of the DC tunnels underneath still used. Cool to have you walk through the old stadium. Makes me think how crazy the colosseum in Rome built in 70 AD still exists.

[@view2see1]

As a longtime Washington fan I'm just imagining a whole stadium shaking and hearing 🎶 Hail to the Redskins 🎶

[@spectrumlocalb191]

LUKE SINCE I WORKED FOR THE PHILLIES WHEN THE VET WAS GOING DOWN I GOT TO SPEND A SUNDAY GOING THROUGH THE WHOLE VET VIDEOTAPING EVERYTHING. IF YOU HAD BEEN AROUND HERE I WOULD HAVE TAKEN YOU WITH ME.

[@dgriff15]

It's insane I'm watching remembering a Nationals game I went to there as a kid and you went to the exact spot with the camera a the top. Dope

[@78trav]

Seen a bunch of Redskins games, Grateful Dead, and Pink Floyd. Last time there was my only Nationals game. Thanks for the video!

[@acidbubblebath77]

I remember going to many skins games back when I was a kid in that stadium. For skins fans, this stadium was more than a venue, it was magic. EDIT: that big "Budweiser" sign in the back of the endzone was always my favorite thing to look at during timeouts.. I'm also surprised that nobody has stolen those monitors yet.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for an awesome comment!!!

[@jrbship]

I was just in DC for work, and RFK stands as a dark behemoth of an eyesore at the gateway to downtown. The site really needs to be redeveloped

[@deanladue5367]

Vikings fan here, this was one of my all time favorite ball parks. Such a shame that they let it go like this, hopefully the Redskins, (they're still the Washington Redskins in my book) will be able to return to this area again, even if it's in a new ball park. It would be good for the team and the city.

[@AmericaFirstFLL]

I watched Frank Howard and The Washington Senators play there when I was a child - 2nd grade.

[@gmanhirt8818]

the New York football giant's vs Washington redskins' games were so iconic and memorable and the teams were so good parcels and Gibbs legends on both sides

[@bobdavis3357]

Totally cool! Awesome uoload❤

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DarthVader19-77]

I hope they rebuild, refurbish, and the Washington Commanders move back in...and I'm a Giants fan. Watching games on TV with the stadium seats bouncing up and down was an awesome sight. Giants-Redskins have some sweet history.

[@joesnare]

How many Sunday’s I spent in RFK Stadium when I was in high school in the early 80’s Great memories

[@rudypericolo]

This makes me so sad (and nostalgic) I moved to DC in the late 80s and so many of my fondest DC memories are based in that stadium. Redskins, world cup, DC united (when they were good) HFStivals (probably the most fun... no definitely!!) and finally The Nats when baseball finally came back to DC We all want a new stadium on that spot, let's hope it happens!! Thanks for the video

[@TheLukeExplores]

Thanks for watching:)

[@GNXXRAY]

It’s sad that the historical stadiums are all gone

[@markpell8979]

I grew up in the D.C. area and went to Senators baseball and Redskins football games at this stadium, over 50yrs ago. Looks very strange to see it this way.

[@AprilCopelin]

Still live in Washington DC thanks for showing

[@bullshooter4040]

RFK closed because DC United moved to the new Audi Field stadium next door to Nationals Park along the Anacostia waterfront. After their move, it was pretty much lights out at RFK save for a random concert or random event until the COVID shutdown closed it for good.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Appreciate the insight, tbh is it bad I wish it stays abandoned? It’s so cool like this haha, hope you enjoyed!

[@JeffMason-ol1hy]

Always regretted never seeing a game here. When the Skins were playing Dallas, the fans actually were so excited, their stomping & jumping actually made part of the lower stands shake up & down. Only was there once to see Team America soccer team tie Italian team Juventus 0-0 in 1983. Wherever they build new Commanders stadium they need to dedicate statues to Redskin all time great players like Art Monk, Sammy Baugh, Darrell Green, John Riggins.

[@WilliamLutz-dj9zo]

I've never been in a stadium so this video was very cool. The bridge part was neat. I'm surprised the door was unlocked.

[@TheLukeExplores]

I know right?!

[@Donnellmusic1]

This is very sad that they let this beautiful stadium go to waste. I have seen many events there.

[@dcpoolsvc]

I was up in the area visiting in 2005 and caught a Nationals game there while their new park was being built . It was really cool considering by that time, most MLB parks had gone away from that design.

[@Charles_S.]

Thanks for posting. Many memories seeing the Skins and Senators from the day.👍

[@TheLukeExplores]

🤝🤝

[@Lordscotia3]

During the sixties , when I lived in D.C. I saw the Senators play many times. I also so Pele play when Santos played the Washington Whips.

[@TheLukeExplores]

Appreciate the insight, so cool to hear. Thanks for the comment

[@gpapa22]

Saw Frankie Frankie Beverly & Maze there back in the day!! Memories.

[@WillS-pl8wg]

This will always be RFK stadium.Home of the Redskins.

[@udhoop]

Reminds me of the Silverdome,once the largest NFL stadium and set many records for concerts back in its day.

[@tonycosner1162]

My dad took me to RFK was my first game to see we won playing the NY giants back in the 80s love rfk.

[@tromBoyer]

The first time I played with P Funk in DC was here (Chocolate Jam, 1978). I used to see the Senators play here