Redskin's History 101: Legends of Lore - Pat Fischer

[TK]

Originally posted by Tarhog
So they say

What really surprised me (so much so, TK had me triple-checking it) was that Fischer had more career INT's than Darrell Green.

It actually surprised us both. Big props to Tarhog for providing this list when I asked him about it.

1. Paul Krause - 81
2. Emlen Tunnell - 79
3. Rod Woodson - 71
4. Dick Lane - 68
5. Ken Riley - 65
6. Ronnie Lott - 63
7. Dave Brown - 62
7. Dick LeBeau - 62
9. Emmitt Thomas - 58
10. Mel Blount - 57
10. Bobby Boyd - 57
10. Johnny Robinson - 57
10. Everson Walls - 57
10. Eugene Robinson - 57
15. Lem Barney - 56
15. Pat Fischer - 56
17. Darrell Green - 54
17. Willie Brown - 54
19. Jack Butler - 52
19. Bobby Dillon - 52
19. Jimmy Patton - 52
19. Mel Renfro - 52
19. Larry Wilson - 52
19. Eric Allen - 52

[DUSTINMFOX]

Damn it guys...

I was hoping that Pat would fly under the radar...I wanted his avatar at 5,000 posts.

[stupidsuck]

The guy is just like he played in real life, full of energy, very engaging, and hell of alot of fun to be around.

After only meeting him twice, He spoke to me like I was his grandkid and loves to joke around.
I tell you it is just fun to talk to the guy. especially if McDole happens to be around too.

thanks for this history

[skin_finatic]

This is fricken awesome man, great job!

[denverdan]

great work guys

[CTaylor42]

Great job guys!

I always wanted to know more about Pat Fischer, and now I do, thanks to you guys!!!

Here is my favorite quote from the story:

Originally posted by Tarhog
On November 2nd, 1975, he became perhaps the only player ever to get Hall of Fame Cowboys quarterback Roger "Captain Cool" Staubach's proverbial goat. Following a late game interception of a Staubach pass, Fischer’s vicious hit so frustrated Staubach that the normally calm quarterback threw a punch at the cornerback, earning a 15-yard personal foul penalty. The penalty set up a come-from-behind Redskins win, culminating with Billy Kilmer’s game-winning QB sneak in overtime before a raucous and jubilant RFK crowd.

Seeing Captain Cool taking a shot at Pat Fischer, that would be priceless!

[dreamingwolf]

do these have a repository somewhere? They are really well done and deserve a permenant home better than just the search button

[atloldskin]

I loved watching Pat play! He was as tough as they come pound for pound.

[Tarhog]

Originally posted by dreamingwolf
do these have a repository somewhere? They are really well done and deserve a permenant home better than just the search button

This is a new feature, but for as long as we create the profiles, they'll be stored in an archive (the 1st article on Sammy Baugh is listed on the frontpage just beneath the link to this one).

[pez]

Great article guys. Apprciated the read. Speaking of which...

Tarhog: you have that Pat Fischer hanging yet?

[Tarhog]

You know I do (and let me tell you, the wife loves it)

And your 'thank you' is on the way as soon as you pm me your address again (sorry - I cleared out my pms and threw that one away by mistake!).

[redman]

What, no mention of the famous stop of Drew Pearson (I think) on the goalline to beat the hated Cowboys?!?!?

Great work guys as always.

[Tarhog]

Originally posted by redman
What, no mention of the famous stop of Drew Pearson (I think) on the goalline to beat the hated Cowboys?!?!?

Great work guys as always.

You sure that was Fischer? Ken Houston had a stop like that (what can I say, I've watched a lot of footage lately)?

If I'm wrong, I owe you a beer

[redman]

You may be right. It may be Houston I was thinking of. Keep your beer.

[Ax]

Great job guys. This series of Redskins History 101 is an out-of-the-park, grand slam home run.

And now, a Pat Fischer story.

Around 1985 or so, I was watching an NFL films presentation of Legends of The Game. One of the segments was about Pat Fischer. My wife, the worlds greatest BTW, stopped working on her art project for school to watch. I had told her he was one of the guys from my first days as a Redskins fan, and how much of a tough little SOB he was.

She was thoroughly impressed.

At the time, she had just started working for a small local computer sales/repair company as a receptionist. Less than a week after watching the Pat Fischer segment with me, who walks in the door to their shop? You got it, Pat Fischer. The company had a business contract with him.

My wife recognized him right away.

"You're Pat Fischer!" she said. "Yes I am" he said.

My wife said he was thrilled that she knew who he was. Apparently, the other employees either hadn't known who he was, or didn't give a damn. But he was clearly pleased and surprised that somebody there had realized who he was.
(I'm sure it didn't hurt things much that some drop dead gorgeous 25 yr old Filipino babe was making a big fuss over him either)

Anywho, she told him I was a huge fan of him and the Redskins, and asked him for his autograph, which he graciuosly gave.

Now if I could just remember where I packed the darn thing before we moved.



BTW guys, if someone was interested in seeing even more old Redskins footage, what would you suggest they do?