Thursday, July 20, 2023, will be a day Washington NFL fans will never forget. After 24 years as owner, Daniel Snyder is officially gone, as the NFL approved Josh Harris as Washington’s new owner.
There were parties celebrating Washington’s sale. Harris even called into the “Grant and Danny” show on 106.7 The Fan in Washington and bought beers for everyone in attendance at the sale party at the Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn.
Overall, it was a great day for Washington fans — young and old. While not every lapsed fan will return, Thursday’s news is an excellent first step in rejuvenating a fractured fan base.
After such an eventful day, we searched Twitter for some of the best reactions to the Commanders sale, Josh Harris and Dan Snyder.
Left hand up
Left Hand Up! #Commanders pic.twitter.com/euADbPm9Z1
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) July 20, 2023
What gear were fans wearing at sale party?
Great turnout at the Bullpen for our Burgundy/Sold party!
Josh Harris bought beers for everyone.
Nice touch & smart!
90% #Redskins gear. 5% #WFT. 5% #Commanders.
— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) July 21, 2023
Everyone was happy
Literally the best days of any Redskins / Commanders fan:
1. Winning the 1982 Super Bowl
2. Winning the 1987 Super Bowl
3. Winning the 1991 Super Bowl
4. July 20, 2023 when Daniel Snyder was unanimously voted out #HTTC #Commanders #BurgundyandSold pic.twitter.com/ArB71iMb9a— Commanders Squad CLT (@CommandersCLT) July 21, 2023
Some fans are coming back
I haven't been to FedEx Field in 20 years. Last week I bought tickets to #Commanders/Bills in Week 3, on my birthday. See you in Section 223. https://t.co/WL1SOQESxT
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) July 21, 2023
Team store should see an increase in sales
Following the announcement of the #HTTC sale, me going shopping at the #Commanders team store like pic.twitter.com/Q3CnOdgDWP
— T M (@reshmanuel) July 20, 2023
Al Galdi, as always, with a smart take on the situation
Josh Harris isn’t just “not Dan Snyder.” Harris as a pro-sports owner is experienced, has a track record of turnarounds & is forward-thinking. Whatever success Washington had over the last 24 seasons was in spite of the owner, not because of him. This now can change. #Commanders
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) July 20, 2023
Ron Rivera's words couldn't be more true for fans
The NFL owners unanimously approved Snyder’s sale of the #Commanders to the Josh Harris group.
HE IS GONE!!!
Let’s fucking go!!! #LFG #HTTC pic.twitter.com/B25UdcZyP7— Nick Kerns (@nicktkerns) July 20, 2023
Bruce Allen's favorite beverage was represented at the sale party
Bruce Allen "cocktail " to celebrate 🍾 at @bullpendc #Commanders thx richmond john! pic.twitter.com/W6RJKIwF4d
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) July 20, 2023
Wow
Today in DC Sports… #Commanders #HTTC pic.twitter.com/iJU7fTMZY8
— Earl Forcey (@EarlForcey) July 20, 2023
How cool was this?
One of the most amazing moments in station history. Less than an hour after being confirmed as the new owner, Josh Harris calls into the show and buys about a thousand beers. pic.twitter.com/wr55RyH2rj
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 21, 2023
Lots of beverages sold
NEW Commanders owner Josh Harris just bought everyone at @OldOxBrewery a beer!!! @wusa9 #HTTC (🎥 @EricFlackTV )
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) July 20, 2023
From Snyder to Harris
Washington fans going from Dan Snyder to Josh Harris. pic.twitter.com/JDWvwrYWRR
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) July 21, 2023
Tom's hard work paid off
When fan Tom Manatos brought "Fire Dan Snyder" signs and apparel to a Commanders game last year, the team made him take them off. Today, @TomManatos proudly wore his apparel celebrating the sale at the Bullpen.
I think DC sports everywhere are feeling what Tom feels today. pic.twitter.com/kAvHl3jdau
— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) July 21, 2023
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— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) July 20, 2023
