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John Riggins (born August 4, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American Football running back who is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Educated at the University of Kansas, he broke Gale Sayers's career rushing record for the school. He was the first-round draft pick for the New York Jets in the 1971 draft. He spent five years with the Jets, eventually being signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins in 1976. He remained with Washington until retiring in 1985, but voluntarily sat out the 1980 season over a contractual dispute.
He played in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XVIII for the Redskins, in tandem with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Theismann and Washington's legendary offensive line known collectively as "The Hogs." He had 38 carries for 166 yards in Super Bowl XVII, becoming the game MVP.
He has a career 11,352 yards rushing and 2,090 yards receiving, giving him 13,435 combined yards, among the best ever for a runningback. He also scored 104 rushing TDs during his career.
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