(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will present Washington Legend Darrell Green with the Key to the City. Commanders Limited Partner Mitch Rales, along with former and current players, will be in attendance. Attendees can also enjoy a performance by Mayor’s Arts Award winner Backyard Band.
For 20 years, Darrell Green played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL), spending his entire career with Washington. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was named the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1996. Green also won the NFL’s Fastest Man competition four times and remains the only undefeated multiple winner in the competition's history. Green retired after the 2002 season, at age 42, having played under six head coaches: Joe Gibbs, Richie Petitbon, Norv Turner, Terry Robiskie, Marty Schottenheimer, and Steve Spurrier. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
The Key to the City is a symbol of civic recognition and gratitude, representing the highest honor Washington, DC can bestow.
On Sunday, the Commanders will retire Darrell Green’s legendary No. 28 during a special halftime ceremony, honoring his extraordinary career and lasting contributions to the team and community.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m.
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Darrell Green
Mitch Rales, Limited Partner, Washington Commanders
Jared Green, Former NFL Wide Receiver
Brian Mitchell, Former NFL Running Back
Kimberly O’Neil, Director, Green Family Foundation
WHERE:
Franklin Park
1332 I St NW
*Closest Metro: McPherson Square*
*Closest Bikeshare: 15th & K Street NW *
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.