The NFL is obsessed with quarterbacks now, but the league's history is filled with standout running backs. Past eras brought monstrous performances from stars who carried their team on their back.
Super Bowl XVII hero John Riggins was unhappy with the Washington NFL franchise changing its name to the Washington Commanders a year ago. Riggins requested the team not put his name on a Commanders jersey, in which the team pulled his jerseys from its store.
John Riggins is one of the greatest players in the rich history of the Washington NFL franchise. Riggins played 14 NFL seasons, nine of those in Washington, finished his career with over 11,000 rushing yards, 104 touchdowns, a Super Bowl champion — and MVP — and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Commanders Wire continues a countdown to the Commanders season opener for 2023 in 44 days. Who was Washington’s best player wearing number 44? A few of us old-timers will remember Washington RB Moses Denson who ran two seasons for the Redskins (1974-75).
Former Washington running back John Riggins still holds a Super Bowl record as we approach Super Bowl LVII (57), the 40th anniversary of Washington’s first Super Bowl victory.
Jan. 30, 1983 (40-year anniversary), the Washington Redskins won their first Super Bowl championship, defeating the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
This weekend, the NFL Divisional Playoff round will be played. 40 years ago, the 1982 Washington Redskins became the first team in franchise history to win a Super Bowl.
Washington Redskins 1982 History for $300 please. Answer, “He played 13 seasons for Washington, was a two-time Pro Bowler, once an All-Pro and the 1982
The Washington Commanders’ unveiling of their new mascot could lead to a trademark fight with five legendary former players. The choices are a dog and a hog — the latter was trademarked in July by O-Line Entertainment, an LCC formed by original Hogs Joe Jacoby, Mark May, John Riggins, Fred Dean, and Doc Walker.
A group of former Washington players that were part of the legendary “Hogs” unit of the 1980s and 1990s are suing the Commanders, accusing the franchise of profiting off the legacy and brand. The group, which includes Joe Jacoby, Mark May, John Riggins, Fred Dean, and Doc Walker, claims Snyder and the Commanders are “trying to profit off the original HOGS legacy by taking that trademark and associated goodwill and brand equity.”2
Early life Your favorite Jayhawks: John Riggins Welcome to a series on your favorite Jayhawk players from the past. Today we start with John Riggins.
It's been less than two weeks since the Washington Commanders name has officially taken center stage in D.C., and people still have a lot to say. It appears that many longtime football fans in Washington and those who once played for the organization are struggling to attach themselves to something new.
John Riggins is as closely identified with the Washington NFL franchise as anyone, but he is very much not feeling the team’s nickname change.
The Washington Commanders‘ rebrand has been overshadowed by the latest controversy engulfing Dan Snyder. While all that’s been going on, Jonathan Allen named Adolf Hitler as a dream dinner guest while interacting with fans on Twitter.
Not everyone is on board with the new Washington Football Team’s name, the Washington Commanders. One of the many who doesn’t like the name is Washington legendary running back John Riggins.
As of the end of the 2020 season, an NFL player has scored 20 or more touchdowns in a single season on 30 occasions. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
In the post-merger era of the NFL (1970 to present), players have rushed for 125 or more yards in the divisional round of the postseason 43 times. How many of the 43 can you name in five minutes?
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49 NFL running backs have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame since its establishment in 1963. How many can you name?Clue given is the years active in the player's career.An asterisk (*) denotes non-consecutive years of playing.
Can you name the 10 NFL players who have rushed for the most yards in a Super Bowl?
Since 1980, 36 different NFL running backs have led the league in rushing touchdowns each season. Can you name each season's rushing TD leader? Teams are given as clues, though note that 'RAM' refers to the Los Angeles Rams, and 'RAI' refers to the Los Angeles Raiders.
Who are the all-time leaders in playoff rushing yards in the NFL? Stats include the 2015-16 NFL playoffs.
Can you name the NFL running backs who have rushed for at least 75 touchdowns in their career? Totals include the 2015 NFL regular season.
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