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Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. Riggins was known for his "bell cow" running style and ...
Early on, the Hogs provided cover for running back John Riggins and quarterback Joe Theismann. Riggins was accepted as an "Honorary Hog." Quarterback Theismann threw a key block one day and begged to be named an "honorary piglet." Theismann never had to hit a blocking dummy every day, which is why he never made "piglet."
The turning point in the game came with 10:10 remaining: trailing, 17–13, and facing fourth down and one yard to go at the Dolphins' 43-yard line, Washington running back John Riggins broke through the Miami defense and ran into the end zone for a touchdown to take the lead. Wide receiver Charlie Brown then added an insurance touchdown with a ...
Former NFL running back John Riggins visited the Pegasus Farm-run Military and First Responders Center Friday as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's "Hall of Famer Residency" program.
Offensive linemen Joe Jacoby, Mark May, Fred Dean and Rick "Doc" Walker, as well as Hall of Fame fullback John Riggins, were named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit. ... Riggins was eventually named an ...
In his seven seasons with the club, Allen and his veterans produced seven winning records, five playoff appearances, and one trip to the Super Bowl. Of the group, Sonny Jurgenson, Dave Robinson, Ken Houston, Deacon Jones, John Riggins, Chris Hanburger, and Charley Taylor were later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
MVP John Riggins' 43-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter gave Washington a 20-17 lead it wouldn't relinquish and coach Joe Gibbs the first of his three titles. Riggins finished with a then-record ...
Before the game, the Vikings caused controversy when they said that the Redskins offensive line, known as the Hogs, needed to be butchered. 33-year-old running back John Riggins led the Redskins to a victory with 185 rushing yards on 37 carries (both career highs) and a touchdown. Washington scored their 21 points in the game's first 20 minutes.