It was after returning from the 1937 game in New York -- "a date forever etched in Redskins Band history," according to an article -- that the ensemble struck the wrong chord in downtown Washinton, D.C. Upon getting back to the capital around 11 p.m., the band and fans got a victory march underway. The D.C. police tried to stop the fanfare because the band didn't have a permit, which led to a heated conversation with Marshall. The owner then had an idea.
"After he lost the argument, Mr. Marshall decided to have the band secretly meet him a few blocks down the road to proceed with the victory march. Soon after the first beat of 'Hail to the Redskins,' the police arrived," the article continued.
Law enforcement wouldn't be fooled this time. "Since they could not arrest the entire band, they arrested the band leader."
Rightfully, Marshall paid the $25 (equivalent to $560) to bail the man out of jail. It was an eventful night that no doubt helped generate buzz around the NFL's first-ever marching band.