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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 💯
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.
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.
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’
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.
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!
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
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 ☺️
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.
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.
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.
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!💯
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.
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 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!
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. 💯❤🏁
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..
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
In 1972 my dad took me and my brother to the last game the Senator's played in RFK. Great memories of Redskins games also. Possible a new stadium will be built there?
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.
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💯
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. 😜😆
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!!
@@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.
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.
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!!!
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.
I still remember getting the programs booklets before entering the stadium. Luckily my grandparents had season tickets up until the 90s when they moved to FedEx field seen alot of games there with the fun bunch Art Monk Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders
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 Thank you for being brave enough to go up and in there! I used to sit near this scoreboard when I went to Redskins games, and I would see that ramp & doorway and wonder what was inside. Your exploration fulfilled a long-held wish of mine!
Fascinante! Simplesmente adoro lugares abandonados…. O silêncio junto com mistério do local…. Medo também! Porque não? Mas sobre tudo… o silêncio e a liberdade.. muito top!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Looks like we are getting closer to the day this place gets torn down and the Redskins build a new stadium here. Almost wish they would just refurb it and put the bleachers back in and reopen it. I know that can't happen, but a guy can dream.
One time I went to a football game the redskins were playing Minnesota and John riggins was running his ass of so near the end everyone was chanting we want Dallas and the diesel took a bow and people was going nuts ahhhh what great memories, especially when the stands near the field were bouncing up and down, oooh I’m getting chills yes😊😊😊
Back down memory lane, I see the video I see the pain of the stadium fading fast. All the history going down the drain and I know it dying fast. I don't want to go but going down. Back down memory lane.
I just had to go read about this place. And according to my reading- it's up in the air whether this stadium will be demolished. A bill put forth to refurbish it for the Washington Commanders had already previously been passed by the House, early on in 2024. I read that it also, just passed in the Senate two weeks ago. So, it might actually be rebuilt. Looking like it.
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.
Went there in November’75. Watched the Redskins upset my 10-0 Vikings for their first loss of the season 31-30. I was so pissed. I was 12. If I remember, the Vikings got down 28-0, stormed back, but fell short. Seems like yesterday. I’m 61 now, and could care less about the NFL.
I too am a Vikings fan and remember that game! Fred Cox missed a fg at the end of the game!😢 He also missed an extra point! Still was a great season until the dreaded Hail Mary game against Dallas 🤬
That part of DC has a lot of abandoned buildings. Just down the street there are two abandoned hospitals, across the street from the Jail. BTW, do they have security or police to keep people out? I went last year and didn't see anyone. I found a truck in the lower level hallway and turned around.
DC is an odd place but there’s so many amazing abandoned places in the area. I saw one security truck in there during this explore but no issues, they used to have cameras on the front side but I’m not sure if they still work.
I'll talk about it. I used to go watch the Skins there 45 yrs ago. And the Senators. Best place to watch an NFL game still standing. Especially if Joe Gibbs is coaching and Riggins is running.
The continuing resolution bill passed two weeks ago allocated money to repair and upstate RFK and HOPEFULLY move the ‘skins back to DC. I hope they leave the outside exactly the same…it’s iconic!
I remember when they tore down Candlestick Park, where l attended numerous 49er and San Francisco Giants games. It was so sad, fortunately l was able to purchase my 49er season ticket seats, which are now in my living room.
I remember watching live aid concert on tv here in 85 . Sad to see this place end .so many memories especially watchin my browns as a kid battling against doug williams and that 80s redskins teams
Thank you so much for preserving this. Sad to see but hopefully it's being revitalised. I saw some Redskins games there (Now Commanders) I Saw a few of the old timer's baseball games there and saw the Nationals when they first used it in 20005. I know it's risky and potentially could get into a lot of legal woes if you're caught but this is worth it to have a little remnant of the past still alive.
I almost got shocked by the electrical gates in the front. There was no fences or barriers a few years ago to deter people from walking next to the entrance. They electrified the front gates where you walk in. I felt the static an inch from my hands just before touching them to see inside.
I did not know they were electric, I walked up to them and could have sworn I touched them but maybe I didn’t. The fence in the back however, absolutely did not have any electric issues
@@TheLukeExplores This was like 2 years ago. I sent a message to the property owners saying it was electrified and they quickly put fences up a few weeks later.
I went to multiple HFsestivals and other festivals in this stadium, I feel like I remember someone getting struck by lightning during the beastie boys set at RFK…
Being English it seems so strange to me that a stadium like this could be left abandoned even more so that you could just stroll through it.Coming from a small country where available land is at a premium,unused structures get knocked down and the space reused relatively quickly.
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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
This is a great point and I’m surprised no one else said this yet 👏🏼
@@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.
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.
Grew up a Cowboys fan always hated it when we had to go to RFK or Veterans Field.
AMEN HAIL REDSKINS
No way! This place is HUGE!!! 😮😮😮
Hope you enjoyed!! One of my favorites in awhile, risky place to check out! Especially alone…..
@@TheLukeExploresFor sure! This place rules!
@@RescueGirlhave you ever been?
@@TheLukeExplores Unfortunately I haven’t been to DC in many years. So no. 🙁
@@TheLukeExplores I was there for the NFC Championship in 1987
So many great Washington Redskins memories at RFK! That place was electric back in the days.
Hope you enjoyed man!
We Want Dallas!
@@jmad71Texas Erving stadium was tore down years ago there is nothing left to see
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.
Such a unique location, love the video man!!
Appreciate that Sherman, hope to see you back on the channel soon!
Yeah conveniently located right next to the city jail, psych ward, medical examiners office lol
such a shame that a storied venue like this was allowed to fall into such disrepair.
RFK deserves better than what has befallen it.
Hoping for a better future
It will be renewed
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.
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.
That is one crazy place
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 💯
I’ve gotten older and don’t do much traveling anymore but I love to watch the young do it for me! Thank you!
Appreciate that man, let’s keep exploring together!
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.
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!
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.
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’
I saw many RedskinFootball Games there! AndThe Jacksons
I saw Ozzy Osbourne and Anthrax
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.
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!
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.
I wouldn't be saying "was". A bill just passed in the Senate to refurbish the whole thing for the Washington Commanders.
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!
I loved listening to WHFS.
This is actually sick I can’t believe you made it in there with all of those cops.
I think the cops had more threatening matters to attend to in the area, at least I would hope so hah
Cops in Liberal Area's should maybe Question their Bosses Motives.
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
You scared the shit out of me walking on that bridge ...10:00
Me too i had to skip that part it mess with my axiety no cap 🤦🏿🤣😂😭💯@xrtransportllc5179
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 ☺️
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for exploring and filming and doing what I wanted to do every time I pass by on Interstate 295
Thanks for watching!!
So so many memories of this stadium. Sports events. Concerts. Monster trucks/moto cross. Nothing will ever beat the WHFstivals
Good time hfstavals
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.
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.
Saw the Stones there in 89. Steel wheels tour. Opened by Living Colour. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for the memories, I spent a LOT of Sundays in section 522 row 22 , watching the Redskins.
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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.
Thanks for the comment!
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.
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!💯
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.
2-0 against the Cowboys!
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!!!
Thank you Robert:) that means a lot to hear, let’s keep it going!!
The Home of The Washington REDSKINS! THE HOGS!!!!!
Thank you for documenting this. She will be completely gone soon so nice to have this 😢
@@spjunkies I can’t wait to see what they do with the property- she deserves some sort of redemption and recognition for sure
@@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!
THIS SAME BUILDER OF THIS STADIUM MADE OUR BEAUTIFUL VETERANS STADIUM IN PHILADELPHIA. GREAT TO SEE THIS BECAUSE WE LOST THE VET.
Growing up in philly till this day I miss the vet an jfk stadium.
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. 💯❤🏁
Wow thank you for the kind words and insight! Welcome to the family, let’s explore!! Plenty more where that came from 🤝
Great video man, I've never been to RFK, but I'm so excited for the future.
Thanks man!
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..
I think because of hazardous materials in the structure (asbestos, fiberglass) they'll do it piece by piece instead of a full blown demolition.
I thought it was the Vet at first site lol
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
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POP!!!!!!! 😮
@@WhitefolksTI’m still here! Some aches and pains, but not doing too bad. LOL
The Budweiser Superfests were held there for a few years. Great music, bands and singers. Fun times!!!
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.
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.
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.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
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.
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.
I know right?!
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
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crazy views man there is no way id be climbing into that scoreboard cool man
Tbh I didn’t realize how dangerous it was….
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!
Appreciate you! 😊
Thank you for this video of RFK Stadium. Have seen the former Washington Redskins play their on tv lots of times.
Thanks for watching! I never got to see anyone play here :(
That's RFK!? Oh crap. I was there for the WHSF festival back in 2004. That place was lit back then.
Such memories! I went to Hfestival as far back as 1999!
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.
This stadium hosted the Redskins for many years. It also briefly hosted the Nationals. I saw Olympic Soccer there in 1996.
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.
It was an awesome stadium for sure!
In 1972 my dad took me and my brother to the last game the Senator's played in RFK. Great memories of Redskins games also. Possible a new stadium will be built there?
That’s what it looks like is gonna happen!!
Great Video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
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.
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💯
@@TheLukeExploresmy anxiety was sky high watching it 😂 I’d of never been able to do it alone
I like video, good video. Thumb up 👍
Thank you good sir. Always a pleasure
Saw Frankie Frankie Beverly & Maze there back in the day!!
Memories.
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
Thanks for posting. Many memories seeing the Skins and Senators from the day.👍
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Still live in Washington DC thanks for showing
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. 😜😆
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!!
@@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.
@@SarcasticMary I’m glad you liked it! Different from the usual style but I’ll bounce back and fourth
@@TheLukeExplores Gotta have variety, makes a channel thrive for sure.
@@SarcasticMary paranormal to be introduced in the near future
Insane structure
Massive, so glad I got to see it before it’s gone- hopefully they renovate it instead of tearing the whole thing down
The whole thing is intimate to me. Some of the best moments of my life happened at RFK.
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.
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!!!
Thank you for watching!!! So much more to come:)
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.
Appreciate the insight, tbh is it bad I wish it stays abandoned? It’s so cool like this haha, hope you enjoyed!
I watched Frank Howard and The Washington Senators play there when I was a child - 2nd grade.
Man redskins games there were brutal for opposing teams
Great video bud. That scoreboard to guts to get in!
Thanks for watching!!
I still remember getting the programs booklets before entering the stadium. Luckily my grandparents had season tickets up until the 90s when they moved to FedEx field seen alot of games there with the fun bunch Art Monk Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders
They were having events there a few years back , I wonder what happened.
Great video, thanks. I've been wondering what condition RFK is currently in.
Thanks for watching man! I’m glad you liked it.
Probably one of the greatest experiences I’ve had working event security in that stadium. So sad how they just leave it like that
I remember the HF festival in RFK back I the 90s fun times great memories.
Wow! Pretty cool. All that loot to build, and ends up like that. Sad 😢
I saw a Nats game there in 2007! Hard to believe this is what it looks like now.
Went to a festival right next to that place it was crazy seeing such a big abandoned structure
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.
Thanks for an awesome comment!!!
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.
Appreciate the insight, so cool to hear. Thanks for the comment
OMG LUKIE POOKIE THIS IS SUCH AN INCREDIBLE EXPLROE !!
Hell yessss I’m so glad you loved it
I got nervous as anything when he walked across the ladder!
I’m ngl I was nervous too😂 hope you enjoyed the video!
@@TheLukeExplores Thank you for being brave enough to go up and in there! I used to sit near this scoreboard when I went to Redskins games, and I would see that ramp & doorway and wonder what was inside. Your exploration fulfilled a long-held wish of mine!
Fascinante! Simplesmente adoro lugares abandonados…. O silêncio junto com mistério do local…. Medo também! Porque não? Mas sobre tudo… o silêncio e a liberdade.. muito top!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching!!
Looks like we are getting closer to the day this place gets torn down and the Redskins build a new stadium here. Almost wish they would just refurb it and put the bleachers back in and reopen it. I know that can't happen, but a guy can dream.
One time I went to a football game the redskins were playing Minnesota and John riggins was running his ass of so near the end everyone was chanting we want Dallas and the diesel took a bow and people was going nuts ahhhh what great memories, especially when the stands near the field were bouncing up and down, oooh I’m getting chills yes😊😊😊
😂😂 thank you for asking Angie
Really great video
Appreciate that a lot, new vid dropping later today 💯
It’s sad that the historical stadiums are all gone
I pass there almost everyday especially in the night it feels creepy so sad such an historic place Go Redskins❤
Back down memory lane, I see the video I see the pain of the stadium fading fast. All the history going down the drain and I know it dying fast. I don't want to go but going down. Back down memory lane.
It will never disappear, I wish I got to see it when I was younger…. The vibe was so odd being at the center of this massive place my myself
I just had to go read about this place. And according to my reading- it's up in the air whether this stadium will be demolished. A bill put forth to refurbish it for the Washington Commanders had already previously been passed by the House, early on in 2024. I read that it also, just passed in the Senate two weeks ago. So, it might actually be rebuilt. Looking like it.
Wow that’s awesome!
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.
Went there in November’75. Watched the Redskins upset my 10-0 Vikings for their first loss of the season 31-30. I was so pissed. I was 12. If I remember, the Vikings got down 28-0, stormed back, but fell short. Seems like yesterday. I’m 61 now, and could care less about the NFL.
This is crazy!
I too am a Vikings fan and remember that game! Fred Cox missed a fg at the end of the game!😢 He also missed an extra point! Still was a great season until the dreaded Hail Mary game against Dallas 🤬
This is my childhood here
Wish I had the chance to experience this amazing place
I remember coming here back in 2002 to see women's soccer. Got Mia Hamm's autograph as she leaving. It's a shame they couldn't find a use for it.
That part of DC has a lot of abandoned buildings. Just down the street there are two abandoned hospitals, across the street from the Jail. BTW, do they have security or police to keep people out? I went last year and didn't see anyone. I found a truck in the lower level hallway and turned around.
DC is an odd place but there’s so many amazing abandoned places in the area. I saw one security truck in there during this explore but no issues, they used to have cameras on the front side but I’m not sure if they still work.
It’s really sad to see a stadium that’s at its end of existence.
I'll talk about it. I used to go watch the Skins there 45 yrs ago. And the Senators. Best place to watch an NFL game still standing. Especially if Joe Gibbs is coaching and Riggins is running.
GREAT VIDEOS, YOU ARE IN IT LIKE OUR NEW ERA INDIANA JONES !!
I wouldn’t go that far YET but I’m glad you loved it ❤️❤️
The continuing resolution bill passed two weeks ago allocated money to repair and upstate RFK and HOPEFULLY move the ‘skins back to DC. I hope they leave the outside exactly the same…it’s iconic!
I'd love to see what they do with it.
I saw the Senators with my Grandma play there in 1961.
A lot of great football games were played in that stadium especially in the 80s
I remember when they tore down Candlestick Park, where l attended numerous 49er and San Francisco Giants games. It was so sad, fortunately l was able to purchase my 49er season ticket seats, which are now in my living room.
I remember watching live aid concert on tv here in 85 . Sad to see this place end .so many memories especially watchin my browns as a kid battling against doug williams and that 80s redskins teams
Thank you so much for preserving this. Sad to see but hopefully it's being revitalised. I saw some Redskins games there (Now Commanders) I Saw a few of the old timer's baseball games there and saw the Nationals when they first used it in 20005. I know it's risky and potentially could get into a lot of legal woes if you're caught but this is worth it to have a little remnant of the past still alive.
Appreciate the comment and for watching! I would love to go back here at some point but I fear it’s too late. New video out in 15 mins btw!!
I went to HFStival in 1998 and Warped Tour 99 (in the parking lot) here
I almost got shocked by the electrical gates in the front. There was no fences or barriers a few years ago to deter people from walking next to the entrance. They electrified the front gates where you walk in. I felt the static an inch from my hands just before touching them to see inside.
I did not know they were electric, I walked up to them and could have sworn I touched them but maybe I didn’t. The fence in the back however, absolutely did not have any electric issues
@@TheLukeExplores This was like 2 years ago. I sent a message to the property owners saying it was electrified and they quickly put fences up a few weeks later.
I went to multiple HFsestivals and other festivals in this stadium, I feel like I remember someone getting struck by lightning during the beastie boys set at RFK…
Appreciate the insight, that’s a crazy comment! I definitely need to look into that- thanks for commenting!
Imagine how we feel here in Houston with the 60 year old Astro Dome with grass and weeds as tall as 8ft and rust, rats, snakes, etc...
Being English it seems so strange to me that a stadium like this could be left abandoned even more so that you could just stroll through it.Coming from a small country where available land is at a premium,unused structures get knocked down and the space reused relatively quickly.