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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.
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.
Fullback John Riggins led the team on the ground with 119 rushing yards. Quarterback Joe Theismann compiled 210 passing yards and three touchdowns. While the Redskins only outgained the Lions by two yards (366 to 364), they intercepted two passes and recovered three fumbles, while losing no turnovers themselves.
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.
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John Riggins, breaks 10,000 career rushing yards First season sweep over the Dallas Cowboys in franchise history. Joe Theismann becomes Redskins all-time leader in passing attempts, passing completions and passing yards.
John Riggins rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries and the Redskins went on to defeat the Cowboys' by a score of 31–17. [36] The Redskins' first Super Bowl win, and their first NFL Championship in 40 years, was in Super Bowl XVII , where the Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27–17. [ 9 ]
[citation needed] In 2010, MASN relaunched The John Riggins Show, a daily sports talk show hosted by the Washington Redskins hall of famer, who was previously with the network from 2006 to 2008. In addition to an afternoon drive program, Riggins hosted Riggo's Postgame Xtra, which aired after each Redskins game. [citation needed]