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John Riggins

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Also known as Robert John Riggins, The Diesel

American football player

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John Riggins is an American former professional football player who competed as a running back. Born in Seneca in 1949, he is a citizen of the United States. He attended the University of Kansas before beginning his professional career in 1971.

Riggins played for the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders during his time in the sport. His professional career concluded in 1985. He has been recognized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection, receiving the Pro Football Hall of Fame award.

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American Football
Nationality
United States

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Seneca
Member of team
Washington Commanders
Position played
running back
Mass
230
Official website
riggoontherange.com
Image
JohnRiggins1983TrainingCamp.jpg
Height
74
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date of birth
1949-08-04
Commons category
John Riggins
end of work period
1985-00-00
start of work period
1971-00-00
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