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.

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May 18, 2022 · John Riggins, Super Bowl MVP and Pro FB Hall of Famer, got his NFL start w/ the Jets. Riggo was 6th overall pick in '71 draft, Jets' first 1000-yd rusher (1005 in '75) & ran for 3880 yds & 25 TDs in his 5 seasons in G&W. Wish old #44 a happy 69th birthday today.

A Big Eight rushing champion who broke Gale Sayers’ rushing record at the University of Kansas, Riggins was the first pick of the New York Jets and the sixth player selected in the 1971 NFL Draft. He played in New York for five years but signed with the Redskins in 1976 as a free agent.

Jun 30, 2017 · John Riggins is doing yoga; Ashtanga yoga to be exact. Which means that right now, he’s working his way through the sun salutation: bending over to touch his toes, kicking his legs back into a...

"Riggo," an All-American and Big Eight rushing champion at the University of Kansas, was the Jets' first pick, sixth overall, in the 1971 draft. He wasn't a spectacular runner but rather was the quintessential workhorse ballcarrier who specialized in gaining tough yardage in big games.

John Riggins is a former NFL football player. He was born on August 4, 1949.

Dec 8, 2024 · John Riggins, affectionately known as “Riggo” and “The Diesel,” is a former professional American football player celebrated for his powerful running style and significant contributions to the National Football League (NFL).

May 18, 2021 · John Riggins sustained a long and illustrious career with Washington, but he spent his first five seasons as the workhorse fullback of the NY Jets.

John Riggins was among the zaniest and strangest people to ever play in the NFL. A Hall of Fame running back, Riggins’ finest moment as a player came in Super Bowl XVII, in January 1983, when he...