'NFL 100 Greatest' No. 20: Riggins' run to glory in SBXVII
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'A Football Life': John Riggins returns to the Redskins in 1981
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'A Football Life': John Riggins returns to the Redskins in 1981
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John Riggins — “The Diesel” was pure power football. A bruising Hall of Fame running back, he defined toughness for Washington in the late ’70s and early ’80s, punishing defenses with relentless, straight-ahead runs. His legendary 43-yard touchdown in Super Bowl XVII sealed his place as one of the most iconic big-game backs the NFL has ever seen. #nfl | Varsity Jacket Sports
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John Riggins — “The Diesel” was pure power football. A bruising Hall of Fame running back, he defined toughness for Washington in the late ’70s and early ’80s, punishing defenses with relentless, straight-ahead runs. His legendary 43-yard touchdown in Super Bowl XVII sealed his place as one of the most iconic big-game backs the NFL has ever seen. #nfl | Varsity Jacket Sports
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John Riggins, the legendary NFL running back nicknamed “The Diesel,” took one of the most peculiar sabbaticals in professional sports history when he sat out the entire 1980 NFL season. After four solid seasons with the Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Riggins approached head coach Joe Gibbs with a contract dispute and an ultimatum that would make modern sports agents faint: pay me more or I’m going fishing. Literally. When the Redskins didn’t meet his demands, Riggins didn’t posture or neg
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John Riggins, the legendary NFL running back nicknamed “The Diesel,” took one of the most peculiar sabbaticals in professional sports history when he sat out the entire 1980 NFL season. After four solid seasons with the Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Riggins approached head coach Joe Gibbs with a contract dispute and an ultimatum that would make modern sports agents faint: pay me more or I’m going fishing. Literally. When the Redskins didn’t meet his demands, Riggins didn’t posture or neg
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John Riggins Highlights ᴴᴰ || "The Diesel"
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John Riggins Highlights ᴴᴰ || "The Diesel"
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CRANK UP THAT DIESEL: 🐽 42 years ago on a January Sunday, the world witnessed one of the most iconic plays in Super Bowl history when Washington #Redskins RB John Riggins broke a Don McNeal tackle and galloped 43 yards for the go-ahead TD on 4th and 1. The score, widely considered the greatest play in franchise history, put Washington ahead for good in a 27-17 triumph over the Miami #Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen on the equally-iconic call for NBC Sports. #Redskins #
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CRANK UP THAT DIESEL: 🐽 42 years ago on a January Sunday, the world witnessed one of the most iconic plays in Super Bowl history when Washington #Redskins RB John Riggins broke a Don McNeal tackle and galloped 43 yards for the go-ahead TD on 4th and 1. The score, widely considered the greatest play in franchise history, put Washington ahead for good in a 27-17 triumph over the Miami #Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen on the equally-iconic call for NBC Sports. #Redskins #
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43 years ago today - ° 1982 NFC DIVISIONAL ° TAKE A BOW, RIGGO! John Riggins — "The Diesel" — takes a bow after carrying the ball 37 times for 185 sledgehammer yards and a score in the #Redskins' 21-7 win over the Vikings at RFK. | JP Finlay
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43 years ago today - ° 1982 NFC DIVISIONAL ° TAKE A BOW, RIGGO! John Riggins — "The Diesel" — takes a bow after carrying the ball 37 times for 185 sledgehammer yards and a score in the #Redskins' 21-7 win over the Vikings at RFK. | JP Finlay
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Riggo John Riggins was a bad man El presidente of the 5 o clock club #washington#nfl#fyp#fpy#diesel#truck#dawg#tb#highlightsfromthepast#ncaa#cfb#rb#rtdb#riggo
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Goal Line, I-Left, Tight Wing, 70 Chip on white The Diesel, John Riggins #Redskins #HTTR #RaiseHail The signature play of Super Bowl XVII January 30, 1983 🎥 X: @KevG163 | Monica Elvira Boeck
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Hall of Fame running back John Riggins talks about the moment he realized he was a World Champion. Full Episode: https://redsk.in/38NJDyt | Washington Commanders
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Robert John Riggins. Tribute to the "DIESEL"
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🏈🎂Happy 70th Birthday to “The Diesel” John Riggins!”Riggo” was known for his powerful running style and productivity well into the latter years of his career; in 1983 at age 34, he rushed for a then NFL single-season record 24 touchdowns, and again led the league in rushing touchdowns the following season at age 35. Take a look back at a career retrospective on Riggins!🎂🏈 #TheDiesel #Riggo #Redskins #Jets #JohnRiggins | Davenport Sports Network
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On this day Jan. 15, 1983 Washington vs Minnesota in the play-offs at RFK, Saturday 1230pm kick-off. The Diesel runs 37 times for 185 yards and takes a bow. Dexter Manley sacks Tommy Kramer and "We want Dallas" echoes throughout a shaking RFK stadium! Riggo and Dexter remember..... https://youtu.be/psH1pFbGmd8 | John Riggins
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