John Riggins Football Cards

About John Riggins, Hall of Famer

John Riggins was a running back who played for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins during his 14-season NFL career. Known for his powerful running style and durability, Riggins excelled particularly in the postseason. His defining moment came in Super Bowl XVII, where he rushed for 166 yards and was named MVP as Washington defeated Miami. He set an NFL record with 24 touchdown rushes in 1983 and became the oldest player ever to rush for over 1,000 yards at age 35. Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Did you know? Riggins is the only running back in NFL history to have accumulated more rushing yards in his 30s than in his 20s.

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