David Elfin

David Elfin began writing about sports when he was a junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

He is Washington’s representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and the author of seven books, most recently, “Washington Redskins: The Complete Illustrated History.”

A pre-game regular on 106.7-The Fan the last three Redskins seasons, he has been its columnist since March 2011.

Follow him on Twitter: @DavidElfin

DAVID ELFIN ON SPORTS

Caps Aim to Make History in Game 7, Not Repeat It

The Caps put themselves in the predicament of having to win Game 7 Monday at Verizon Center by losing Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals 1-0 to the Rangers Sunday in New York.

2013/05/13

Redskins rookies Phillip Thomas (No. 41), Bacarri Rambo (No. 29) and David Amerson (No. 39) talk at rookie camp at Redskins Park on May 5, 2013 in Ashburn, Va. (Credit: Nick Wass/Getty Images)

Turnovers Focus of Redskins Secondary Additions

Cornerback David Amerson and safeties Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo, three of the first six players chosen by the Redskins in last month’s NFL draft, understand why they’re wearing burgundy and gold.

2013/05/10

Ryan Clowe #29 of the New York Rangers celebrates a goal by Carl Hagelin #62 (not shown) at 10:13 of the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 8, 2013 in New York City. (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

More Suffering Means There Must Be Something in DC’s Water

We will look back on 2012-13 as a terrific year during which the Nats, Redskins and Caps all gave Washington division titles. However, the hockey team is getting awfully close to joining its baseball and football brethren in repeating an ugly postseason pattern. Is it something in the Potomac River’s water?

2013/05/09

Andrew Robiskie. (Credit: Larry Dean/Western Illinois Visual Production Center)

Rookie Camp Brought Familiar Face Back to Redskins Park

The march of time really hit home this past weekend in the person of the long-shot center who was wearing No. 69 during rookie minicamp at Redskins Park.

2013/05/08

Tigers on the Prowl, Paying Rare Visit to Nation’s Capital

Defending American League champion Detroit visits the up-and-down Nats for a pair of games the next two nights, a rare occurrence despite the newfound prevalence of interleague play.

2013/05/07

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals - Game Two

Given History, Caps Shouldn’t Be Looking Ahead to Semifinals Quite Yet

Hey Caps fans, before you start looking ahead to the Eastern Conference semifinals, don’t think that the quarterfinals with the Rangers is over even if your guys rocked the red on Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Verizon Center.

2013/05/06

Fred Davis (credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Open Letter to Redskins Rookies: Don’t Be Like Fred Davis

Note to Redskins rookies: As you take the field today for the start of rookie minicamp at Redskins Park, make sure not to follow Fred Davis’ example.

2013/05/03

Kenard Lang with the Washington Redskins in 1999. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport)

Former Redskin Kenard Lang On Ideal Post NFL Career Path

Kenard Lang, a first-round draft choice of the Washington Redskins in 1997, is walking the ideal post NFL career path and following in the footsteps of family members.

2013/05/02

Head coach Adam Oates, Jason Chimera and Alex Ovechkin. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Two Biggest Reasons for Caps Turnaround

Many factors contributed to the Washington Capitals fantastic 25-10-2 mark since that atrocious start, but there are two that stand above the rest.

2013/05/01

Gio Gonzalez (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Gio, Nats Need to Stop Bleeding Against Braves Tonight

It would behoove the Nats to put some doubt in the NL-leading Braves’ minds right now rather than have this rivalry begin to resemble the Yankees-Red Sox battles where for decades Boston always expected the worst to happen and New York knew it would always come on top.

2013/04/30

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