Redskins RB John Riggins outgained the entire Miami offense with 181 total yards in their 27-17 win in Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983. With his team trailing 17-13 in the fourth quarter, Riggins came up huge on a crucial 4th -and 1, taking the ball 43 yards to the end zone.
December 22, 2023
Redskins RB John Riggins outgained the entire Miami offense with 181 total yards in their 27-17 win in Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983. With his team trailing 17-13 in the fourth quarter, Riggins came up huge on a crucial 4th -and 1, taking the ball 43 yards to the end zone.
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Time to rev up the diesel!
Why is this a random picture of Riggins vs the Giants?
Also, one of my earliest memories was going to a Super Bowl party with my parents and climbing on my dad’s lap when everyone inexplicably got quiet. I didn’t really understand football, but I could tell whatever was happening was important. As soon as Riggo broke that tackle, the party erupted. My dad forgot I was in his lap and jumped up, knocking me to the ground. It knocked the wind out of me, but I wasn’t about to miss the rare opportunity to run around and yell indoors without getting in trouble.
(Postscript – I got in trouble. I failed to read the room and didn’t settle back down after everyone else did. Still worth it, though.)
He was so awesome to watch
He comes the diesel.
We need to take that diesel horn and make it our touchdown horn. I’ve been saying this for years now
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Chip 70 Gibbs calls a timeout. “John, do you think you can get 1 yard?
6 comments
Time to rev up the diesel!
Why is this a random picture of Riggins vs the Giants?
Also, one of my earliest memories was going to a Super Bowl party with my parents and climbing on my dad’s lap when everyone inexplicably got quiet. I didn’t really understand football, but I could tell whatever was happening was important. As soon as Riggo broke that tackle, the party erupted. My dad forgot I was in his lap and jumped up, knocking me to the ground. It knocked the wind out of me, but I wasn’t about to miss the rare opportunity to run around and yell indoors without getting in trouble.
(Postscript – I got in trouble. I failed to read the room and didn’t settle back down after everyone else did. Still worth it, though.)
He was so awesome to watch
He comes the diesel.
We need to take that diesel horn and make it our touchdown horn. I’ve been saying this for years now
If you’re interested in Retro/Nostalgic NFL content from the 40s-90s you should come check out r/oldschool_NFL !
Chip 70 Gibbs calls a timeout. “John, do you think you can get 1 yard?
Riggins “ Hell coach I’ll get 50”