Washington Redskins' Last Super Bowl Team Loses a Beloved Veteran: Travis Curtis Passes Away at 60
The NFL community has lost a beloved figure with the passing of Travis Curtis, a native Washingtonian who played for the Redskins in their last Super Bowl-winning season in 1991. The 60-year-old, who was an undrafted free agent, had a storied career that spanned over two decades, with brief stints with the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets.
Born in the D.C.-area, Curtis graduated from Winston Churchill High School and went on to play three years of college football at the University of West Virginia, earning All-East honors each year. He was an impressive rookie with the Cardinals in 1987, recording five interceptions in eight games, despite playing sparingly.
Curtis's big break came when he signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in December 1988. His one-game appearance for the team marked the beginning of a remarkable ride that included a stint with the Vikings and Jets. The 1991 season was particularly memorable for Curtis, as his single game with the Redskins allowed him to claim a spot on the last Super Bowl-winning team.
After the season, Curtis signed with Barcelona Dragons in the World American Football League and effectively ended his football career. He later started a freight transportation company, Black Cartage, based in Potomac.
Travis Curtis leaves behind a legacy of love for the game and a family that will miss him dearly. The Redskins organization has not made any official statements about their condolences to the family, but fans across the nation are mourning the loss of a talented player who gave it his all on the field.
The NFL community has lost a beloved figure with the passing of Travis Curtis, a native Washingtonian who played for the Redskins in their last Super Bowl-winning season in 1991. The 60-year-old, who was an undrafted free agent, had a storied career that spanned over two decades, with brief stints with the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets.
Born in the D.C.-area, Curtis graduated from Winston Churchill High School and went on to play three years of college football at the University of West Virginia, earning All-East honors each year. He was an impressive rookie with the Cardinals in 1987, recording five interceptions in eight games, despite playing sparingly.
Curtis's big break came when he signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in December 1988. His one-game appearance for the team marked the beginning of a remarkable ride that included a stint with the Vikings and Jets. The 1991 season was particularly memorable for Curtis, as his single game with the Redskins allowed him to claim a spot on the last Super Bowl-winning team.
After the season, Curtis signed with Barcelona Dragons in the World American Football League and effectively ended his football career. He later started a freight transportation company, Black Cartage, based in Potomac.
Travis Curtis leaves behind a legacy of love for the game and a family that will miss him dearly. The Redskins organization has not made any official statements about their condolences to the family, but fans across the nation are mourning the loss of a talented player who gave it his all on the field.
This is such sad news... Travis Curtis was one of those players you always remembered from watching games back in the 90s... so full of heart and passion for the game 
He may not have been drafted, but he made an impact with the Redskins that day in '91... now his family's gonna miss him terribly 
I'm sure we'll see some tributes to him on sports channels soon... RIP Travis 
. He was such an underrated player, too - no draft picks, and yet he ends up being part of that iconic Redskins Super Bowl team 
. The world of football's lost a true hero, and I'm sure his family will miss him dearly 
. Anyway, my condolences to Travis Curtis' loved ones - may he rest in peace 
. Anyway, Travis Curtis might not be with us anymore, but his legacy lives on through all the amazing memories he gave us as a player... R.I.P 
Man, I'm still in shock hearing about Travis Curtis passing away at 60 
He was such an underrated talent, played for some awesome teams and even got to be part of that iconic 1991 Super Bowl-winning Redskins squad 
I remember watching old highlights of him making some crazy plays on the field... what a legend in his own right 
RIP Travis, you will be deeply missed by all the football fans out there 
was he happy running a freight company?
The guy was on fire, man! All-East honors at WVU? 
I'm so grateful he got to experience that and bring some joy to his fans.
. And after football, he started a freight company? 
That's the kind of resilience and dedication I love seeing. Travis Curtis may be gone, but his spirit lives on in our hearts 