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Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed " Riggo " and " Diesel ", is an American former football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks.
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May 18, 2022 · John Riggins, Super Bowl MVP and Pro FB Hall of Famer, got his NFL start w/ the Jets. Riggo was 6th overall pick in '71 draft, Jets' first 1000-yd rusher (1005 in '75) & ran for 3880 yds & 25 TDs in his 5 seasons in G&W. Wish old #44 a happy 69th birthday today.
A Big Eight rushing champion who broke Gale Sayers’ rushing record at the University of Kansas, Riggins was the first pick of the New York Jets and the sixth player selected in the 1971 NFL Draft. He played in New York for five years but signed with the Redskins in 1976 as a free agent.
Apr 30, 2022 · John Riggins Highlights. A powerful runner on the field and a colorful character off the field. Riggins ran with incredible power; defenders bounced off of him constantly.
Washington Redskins RB John Riggins' Run to Glory snags the number five spot in this countdown.Subscribe to the NFL YouTube channel to see immediate in-game ...
John Riggins rushes for 166 yards and one touchdown as the Washington Redskins defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII.Subscribe to NFL: http://j....
