Dan Sandifer

Daniel Padgett Sandifer (March 1, 1927 – August 15, 1987) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback, receiver, and kick returner for six teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1953.

He currently holds the Washington Redskins team record for most interceptions in a season (13) set in his rookie year, 1948.

13 interceptions in a season has been surpassed only once in NFL history by Dick "Night Train" Lane with 14 in 1952 playing for the Los Angeles Rams.

Dick "Night Train" Lane's 14 interceptions in a season is the only time Sandifer's record was surpassed in NFL history.

Sandifer was an architect and a ranked amateur tennis player after his NFL days.