The Diesel
A first round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1971 from Kansas, John Riggins played with them until 1975 when he became the first player in Jets history to gain a thousand rushing yards. In 1976 he joined the Washington Redskins and stayed with them until 1985 rushing for 7472 yards and 79 touchdowns. Riggins finished his 14 year NFL career with 11,352 yards and 104 touchdowns.
Image Gallery of John Riggins, Running Back 1971-1985
Early 70s, Jets & Colts - Fullback John Riggins (#44) carries against the Colts defense under the watchful eye of linebacker Mike Curtis (#32). John Riggins of the Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts
The Jets leading rusher in 1974 - fullback John Riggins, rushed for 680 yards and 5 touchdowns. John Riggins, the Jets Leading Rusher in 1974
Action from the Dolphins perfect 14-0 Super Bowl winning season of 1972. Jets fullback John Riggins is stopped by linebacker Mike Kolen and defensive lineman Vern den Herder. #32 is Jets runner Emerson Boozer. The Jets John Riggins is stopped by the Dolphins Vern den Herder & Mike Kolen in 1972
Portrait of the famous Fullback during his time with the Washington Redskins. John Riggins Painting
Fullback for 14 years in the NFL. Finished with 11,352 yards (19th best in NFL history) on 2916 carries (13th best) and 104 touchdowns (5th best in league history). John Riggins Redskins NFL
The Washington Redskin fullback set a Super Bowl record for rushing attempts - 38 as well as yards - 166 in the 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. 1983 Super Bowl MVP John Riggins
The bruising fullback of the Washington Redskins picks up yardage against the Miami Dolphins. Redskins Fullback John Riggins
Lions Linebacker Mike Lucci closes in on Joe Namath and John Riggins of the Jets Mike Lucci Zeros in on Joe Namth and John Riggins
Bill Stanfill and the Miami Dolphins defense stops John Riggins of the Jets
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As a fullback with the New York Jets Riggins gained 3880 yards. He played from 1971 to 1975 and gained 1005 yards during the 1975 season. John Riggins New York Jets
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John Riggins Football Cards
Earned a spot in the Topps 1972 "Pro Action" set for his efforts as a Jets Rookie in 1971 when he picked up 769 yards rushing and ended up with a 4.3 YPC average. John Riggins 1972 New York Jets Topps Pro Action Football Card #126
The first New York Jets player to rush for over 1,000 yards. In 1975 he racked up 1005 yards and 8 touchdowns. John Riggins 1976 New York Jets Topps Football Card