John Riggins

John Riggins is a former running back for NFL’s Washington Redskins and New York Jets.
Fast Facts:
1. Full Name: Robert John Riggins
2. Born: August 4, 1949 in Seneca, Kansas
3. Nicknames: The Diesel, Riggo
4. Attended University of Kansas
5. Voted New York Jets MVP 1972 and 1975
6. Played in one Pro Bowl
7. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
8. Has appeared in several TV shows, such as Guiding Light and Law & Order: Criminal Intent

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John Riggins Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Washington Redskins | New York Jets
- databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
  - Height: 6'2"
  - Weight: 230 lbs
  - Rookie Year: 1971
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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- This Toby Gerhardt reminds me of John Riggins... #Cal #Stanford
- Was talkin' 82 season. 83 postseason never happened in my mind ... @paulhgutierrez Hey, how did that 1983 season end for John Riggins?!? ;-)
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