Sad news broke on Thursday for the Redskins fans that were fortunate enough to see the team's glory years in person.

The District of Columbia plans to tear down RFK Stadium, where the Redskins called home from 1961 to 1996, in 2021, according to the Washington Post.

The move is not being done for a monetary reason nor for the Redskins to build a new stadium on the site, per the Post.

While it was never the prettiest, most modern, or luxurious, RFK Stadium was a staple of Washington sports and pop culture. Besides being the home of the Burgundy and Gold for over three decades, the stadium was home for both the Washington Senators and Nationals, DC United, and others.

Musical artists such as the Beatles, Foo Fighters, and Madonna all performed at RFK, according to the Post.

Since DC United left RFK Stadium for Audi Field after the 2017 season, the worn-down stadium has not played host to many events. Still, the city is being forced to pay $2 million a year to keep the place up to maintenance, according to the Post.

While it was only a matter of time before the stadium became torn down, it's understandable for Redskins fans to be a little nostalgic upon hearing the news.

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