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  John Riggins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Riggins (born August 4, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American Football running back, playing from 1971-1985.
With 10 minutes remaining in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins trailing the Miami Dolphins 17-13, Riggins took a handoff on 4th-and-inches, broke an attempted tackle by Dolphin cornerback Don McNeal and rumbled down the left sideline (and past a stunned Dolphins' bench) for a 43-yard touchdown that gave Washington a 20-17 lead.
Riggins overall performace in the 1982 postseason was outstanding: 610 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in 4 games.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Riggins   (863 words)

  
 Washington Redskins Legendary Profile: RB John Riggins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John Riggins #44 was born August 4, 1949 in Seneca Kansas.
John Riggins may mostly be remembered for a remarkable four game stretch in 1982 in which he carried the Redskins through the playoffs to victory in Super Bowl XVII.
John Riggins is the Redskins all-time career rushing leader with 1,988 attempts for 7,472 yards with a 3.7 yard average and 79 touchdowns.
www.hailredskins.com /Riggins.htm   (1013 words)

  
 Professional Football Researchers Association- Pro Football History
John Riggins was an all-America running back at the University of Kansas where he surpassed most of Gale Sayers' rushing records.
Riggins was a 6-2, 240-pound workhorse who could always be depended upon for an all-out performance on the field.
Riggins solidified his leadership responsibilities by recognizing the contributions of his teammates, particularly the "Hogs" offensive line that cleared the way for him.
www.footballresearch.com /articles/frpage.cfm?topic=riggins   (2019 words)

  
 Riggo's new role - The Washington Times: Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Riggins was in bed by 10:45 the night before, and he can't understand why he feels so out of it.
Riggins has joked that when he dies, the first thing people will remember was the infamous story of how in 1985 he told Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, "Loosen up, Sandy, baby, you're too tight." So was Riggins; he passed out on the floor shortly thereafter.
Riggins, frustrated with missing the playoffs, spinning doughnuts with his truck on the artificial turf practice field after the '81 season.
www.washtimes.com /sports/20030624-120624-9433r.htm   (2225 words)

  
 Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame
The 6-2, 230-pound Riggins was not a spectacular running back but he was a classic workhorse ball carrier who specialized in the tough yardage in the big games.
Riggins rushed over 1,000 yards five times in his career and over 100 yards in 35 games, including a then-record six in post-season.
Riggins followed his Super Bowl XVII success with a sensational season in 1983 when he rushed for a career-high 1,347 yards and a then-record 24 touchdowns.
www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=180   (362 words)

  
 The John Riggins Picture Pages
John Riggins (born August 4, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American Football running back, and inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Riggins was often known for his hard running style and tough demeanor.
John Riggins was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
www.superiorpics.com /john_riggins   (394 words)

  
 SPS - John Riggins: Biography
Riggins was a workhorse running back who was an honorary member of the Hogs because he would level anything in his path-whether he had the ball or not.
In one breath, Riggins tries to downplay the significance of the stretch-"I was just a foot soldier waiting for my next command"-but in the next, he belies that modesty.
Riggins carried 25 times for 119 yards in a 31-7 rout of the Lions in the first round of the playoffs, then had 37 attempts for a then-postseason-record 185 yards and a touchdown in a 21-7 victory over the Vikings.
www.sportsplacement.com /rigginsbio.htm   (863 words)

  
 KUsports.com - John Riggins bio
Riggins also is No. 2 on the rushing chart for most touchdowns in a season, pounding in 14 in 1970.
Riggins, the first pick of the New York Jets and the sixth player selected in the 1971 NFL Draft, played 175 games in 14 seasons with the Jets and Washington Redskins.
Riggins was also inducted into the Ring of Honor at Washington's RFK Stadium.
6news.kusports.com /football/nfl/riggins.html   (580 words)

  
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 John Conboy Finally Speaks... - the buzz
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - In his professional football career, John Riggins rushed for 11,352 yards, scored 116 touchdowns and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in 1992.
Riggins will play ex-Marine Mitch Hendon, a threatening resident of Springfield becomes worse when he catches hints that his wife Ramona (Colleen Dion) is fooling around with her personal assistant Ben (Matthew Bomer).
Since leaving football, Riggins has worked as a television and radio analyst for football games and has slowly been paying his dues as a working actor.
www.glbuzz.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=719   (598 words)

  
 eBay - john riggins, Cards, Fan Apparel Souvenirs items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Sandra Day O'Connor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1952 she married John Jay O'Connor III, with whom she had three sons.
At an Election Night party at the Washington, D.C. home of Mary Ann Stoessel, widow of former Ambassador Walter Stoessel, the justice's husband, John O'Connor, mentioned to others her desire to step down, according to three witnesses.
Retired Associate Justice O'Connor and her husband, John O'Connor take a photo with President George W. Bush after giving her resignation letter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sandra_Day_O%27Connor   (2200 words)

  
 A Basket Of Nuts 2
Children of Nancy and John are: Annie Elizabeth, James Mason, William Claude, Arvil Clyde, Clara Bell, John Anderson, Albert Irvin, Roxie Allie Henry
John William Riggins B: 4-16-1876 Springdale Washington Co. Arkansas D: 2-14-1958 married May Gracie Benson in 1903 Washington Co. Arkansas B: abt 1884 Arkansas
John H Riggins B: 12-21-1831 McMinn Co. Tennessee D: 1873 Rhea Co. Tennessee
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 John riggins Football Memorabilia - PriceGrabber.com
John Riggins, Doug Williams, and Mark Rypien Autographed Washington Redskins F/S Proline Helmet with SB Inscriptions
John Riggins Autographed Proline Redskins Helmet w/''SB XVII MVP'' Inscription
John Riggins Autographed Washington Redskins Mini Helmet with SB XVII MVP Inscription
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 Pittsburgh Sports Report - Up Close With PSR: John Riggins
John Riggins is remembered by NFL fans as both the Super Bowl MVP for the Washington Redskins and as the fun-loving jock who once advised Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to 'loosen up, baby.' His 168-yard performance in the Redskins' win over Miami earned him MVP honors in Super Bowl XVII.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992 and currently hosts a radio show in Washington, DC.
Riggins: I'm kind of a person who is pretty strong on individual rights, and I don't know what everybody's questioning -
www.pghsports.com /2004-Issues/psr0409/04090112.html   (999 words)

  
 ESPN Classic - MVP John Riggins is king for a day
Two nights before, at the Washington Redskins' team party, John Riggins wore a top hat and tails.
Running behind a tremendous offensive line, nicknamed the Hogs, Riggins finishes with 38 carries for 166 yards, including 108 in the second half, and is named the game's MVP.
When Riggins is informed that President Ronald Reagan called his congratulations to coach Joe Gibbs, he says, "At least for tonight, Ron is president, but I'm the king."
espn.go.com /classic/s/moment010130redskins.html   (200 words)

  
 John Riggins Autographed Authentic Washington Redskins Football Helmet - Signed "SBXVII MVP"
John Riggins was one of the great running backs of all time.
In Super Bowl XVII, he was selected as the Super Bowl MVP because of an amazing 43-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that broke the game open for the Redskins and his 166 rushing yards he racked up that game.
This authentic Redskins helmet was hand-signed by Riggins in gold and includes a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,SSM-RIGGHES000005.html   (190 words)

  
 John Riggins Foundation Fund - The Community Foundation of New Jersey
John Riggins Foundation Fund - The Community Foundation of New Jersey
The John Riggins Foundation has partnered with the Community Foundation of New Jersey to help it administer the donations that are raised, and grants that are distributed.
All donations made here are exclusively designated for the John Riggins Foundation Fund.
www.cfnj.org /page28537.cfm   (113 words)

  
 NY SPORTS EXPRESS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Why me?" And then it was announced that Justice O'Connor and her husband John had to leave the banquet early.
You know, like you would to a friend—"C'mon where you going, stick around, loosen up, have some fun here." That's the vein it was meant in.
In April this year you confronted a burglar in your own apartment, ultimately subduing him until the cops came and ended up smashing him through some glass in the lobby along the way.
www.nysportsexpress.com /1/18/departments/openmic.cfm   (1691 words)

  
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John Riggins autographed 8x10 color action photo (Washington Redskins - very Tough!!!)
Official Washington Redskins Mini football helmet autographed by John Riggins inscribed "HOF 92" (Redskins Hall of Famer one of footballs toughest signatures to obtain)
Official Washington Redskins Football helmet autographed by John Riggins (Redskins Hall of Famer one of footballs toughest signatures to obtain)
www.grandstandsports.com /searchlist.aspx?lastname=John+Riggins   (56 words)

  
 Super Bowl MVPs - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XLI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
After taking a handoff, Riggins broke through the line and rumbled all the way for a touchdown to give Washington its first lead of the game.
The 43-yard run by Riggins, the game's Most Valuable Player, was immortalized in one of NFL Films's most memorable images.
Riggins had rushed for more than 100 yards in each of the Redskins' four postseason victories.
www.superbowl.com /history/mvps/game/sbxvii   (292 words)

  
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John Riggins Washington Redskins Autographed Throwback White Jersey
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 John Riggins Ceramic Tile-Coaster NFL
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 Honolulu Real Estate, Hawaii Real Estate and Condos, Buy Real Estate Using Your IRA, Hawaii Weather   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John bases his business on honesty and providing the absolute best possible service while maintaining a sense of humor.
Contact me today on any property you find and I will be more than happy to gather all the information you need.
If you are a chartiable organization, we offer the use of our moving truck to you for free!
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 Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Pages: The John Riggins Family Home Page
I have John T. Riggins born Dec.1852 an on the 1860 census in
John T. married Louisa Ann Hunt on April 24,1873 in Bartow County, Georgia.
Also have Tarve Morris born April 7,1875 in Murray County, Georgia.
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 1999 PRESS RELEASE BY MARILYN HOLMWOOD TIMS
John Chen, Laureate of the United Nations/UNESCO, former Member of the White House Convention on Information and Library Science, Washington, DC.
Riggins, Redskins Former Quarterback, NFL Hall of Fame, All American
His impact on the industry was felt across the nation.
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 John Riggins Helmets & Masks
John Riggins Washington Redskins Autographed Riddell Mini Helmet with Super Bowl XVII MVP Inscription
John Riggins has autographed this Washington Redskins Riddell Mini Helmet.
Endorsed by legendary professional athletes and backed by more than a decade of industry experience, Pro Sports Memorabilia guarantees that every autographed collectible we sell bears an original and authentic signature.
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 Find Real Estate services in Honolulu, HI - John Riggins
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 John Riggins Washington Redskins Football Sports Art, John Riggins #44 Washington Redskins Running Back Poster, John ...
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 John Riggins Real Estate - Business Card CD | July 2002 Edition
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