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Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Robert John Riggins
- Born: August 4, 1949 in Seneca, Kansas
- Nicknames: The Diesel, Riggo
- Attended University of Kansas
- Voted New York Jets MVP 1972 and 1975
- Played in one Pro Bowl
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Has appeared in several TV shows, such as Guiding Light and Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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Two of my boyhood heroes -- Joe Theismann and John Riggins (@riggo44) -- discuss the current Washington Redskins. http://bit.ly/3Y32l0
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John Riggins Vital Stats
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- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1971
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John Riggins Timeline
- August 4, 1949: Born
- 1967: Attended University of Kansas and played with the Kansas Jayhawks Football team
- 1971: Drafted first round in the NFL Draft by the New York Jets
- 1972: Named New York Jets MVP
- 1975: Named New York Jets MVP
- 1976: Played in Pro Bowl
- 1976: Signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins
- 1980: Elected not to play due to a contract dispute
- 1981: Differences resolved and he returned to the Washington Redskins
- 1983: MVP of Super Bowl XVII
- 1983: Received the Bert Bell Award
- 1984: Played in Super Bowl XVIII
- 1985: Retired from professional football
- 1992: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 1993: Inducted into Washington Redskins Ring of Honor
- 2005: Served as color commentator for Sunday Night Football for Westwood One
- 2006: Started hosting The John Riggins Show, airing on Triple X ESPN Radio
- 2007: Inducted into University of Kansas Ring of Honor
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