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John Riggins is a 74 year old American Football (American) Player. Born Robert John Riggins on 4th August, 1949 in Centralia, Kansas, United States, he is famous for Multiple record setting NFL running back. His zodiac sign is Leo.
John Riggins is a member of the following lists: American football running backs, New York Jets players and 1949 births.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 2 |
28 years
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14 years
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Total | 2 |
28 years
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14 years
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First Name |
Robert
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Middle Name |
John
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Last Name |
Riggins
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Full Name at Birth |
Robert John Riggins
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Alternative Name |
The Diesel, Riggo
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Birthday |
4th August, 1949
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Birthplace |
Centralia, Kansas, United States
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Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
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Weight |
230lbs (104 kg)
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Build |
Athletic
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Eye Color |
Hazel
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Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Kansas
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Occupation |
Football (American)
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American Football Position |
Running Back
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Draft |
Drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft.
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Hall of Fame |
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1992, finalist in 1991
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Claim to Fame |
Multiple record setting NFL running back
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Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "the Diesel" and "Riggo", 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. He 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 an NFL single-season record 24 touchdowns and again led the league in rushing touchdowns the following year at age 35. Although he earned only one Pro Bowl appearance in his career, Riggins had his greatest success in the postseason and was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XVII where he scored one touchdown and rushed for 166 yards in a 27–17 win for the Washington Redskins over the Miami Dolphins. Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.