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Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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.
- 2,090
- Kansas (1967–1970)
- 11,352
- Centralia (Centralia, Kansas)
AV. 120. Rush. 2916. Yds. 11352. Y/A. 3.9. TD. 104. FantPt. 1982.2. Checkout the latest stats for John Riggins. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
- Centralia, KS, USA
- August 4, 1949
May 18, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of John Riggins, the Hall of Fame running back who played for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. From his early years in Kansas to his Super Bowl MVP performance, discover how he became "Diesel" and one of the most versatile and fearless players in NFL history.
John Riggins was a running back who played for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1985. He won Super Bowl XVII MVP and set several career records with his tough and versatile style of play.
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