Former Washington Redskins legend Bobby Mitchell is already enshrined in Canton. Now, the Redskins are bestowing Mitchell with their highest honor.

Washington announced Saturday they will be retiring Mitchell's No. 49, making him just the second player to have his jersey retired alongside Sammy Baugh.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder called Mitchell one of the most influential players in NFL history (per the team's press release):

“There is no one more deserving of these honors than the late Bobby Mitchell. Bobby was one of the most influential players not only in our team's history, but in the National Football League. He excelled on the field, in the front office and most importantly in his community where he had a tremendous impact on the lives of so many through his charitable efforts. He was one of the greatest men I have ever known,” said Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder.

Mitchell started his NFL career in Cleveland, where he was more of a dual rusher-receiver coming out of the backfield.

But Mitchell became one of the best receivers in the league when he came to Washington in 1962. Mitchell was named first-team All-Pro in his first year with the Redskins, leading the NFL in receiving yards in consecutive seasons.

As good as Mitchell was on the field, however, he accomplished just as much off the gridiron.  Mitchell was the first African American to integrate the Redskins and became a staple of the community in D.C. in his efforts with the National Leukemia Society and the battle against ending world hunger.

Mitchell died in April at the age of 84. But the Redskins will immortalize his number, ensuring Mitchell's example lives on forever.