Washington Redskins back Cliff Battles. (National Football League)

Cliff Battles, 15, of the Washington Redskins, on a 75-yard run at the end of the first quarter at the Polo Grounds December 5, 1937 in New York. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh, center, celebrates with teammates Cliff Battles, left, and Wayne Millner in the locker room after defeating the Chicago Bears in the National Football League Championship game in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 12, 1937. Baugh completed 17 out of 34 passes, Millner scored two of the team's four touchdowns, and Battles scored one, to give their team a 28-21 victory. (Associated Press)

Closely following Kawal (39) Washington Center, Cliff Battles (20) Washington back, tears around right end for five yards in the first period of the professional football championship battle at Chicago on Dec. 12, 1937 in which the Washington Redskins downed the Chicago Bears, 28-21. On ground is Michaels (18) Redskins Guard. Blocking Bausch (24) Bear Guard is Edwards (17) Washington tackle. (Associated Press)

Cliff Battles, Riley Smith, Sammy Baugh (left to right) of professional Washington Redskins on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1937. (Associated Press)