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John Riggins is a 76 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 |
30 years, 3 months
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15 years, 1 month
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| Total | 2 |
30 years, 3 months
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15 years, 1 month
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Details
| 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 "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 productivity well into the later years of his career. In the 1983 season, at age 34, he rushed for a then-NFL record of 24 touchdowns, a record which stood for almost 20 seasons. Riggins again led the league in rushing touchdowns during the 1984 season 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 MVP of Super Bowl XVII where he scored one touchdown and rushed for 166 yards in a 27–17 win for the Redskins over the Miami Dolphins. Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
