10+ MINUTES OF JOHN RIGGINS TRUCKING PEOPLE

[@matthewhetzler4912]

Who knew how therapeutic it could be to watch John Riggins trucking fools. Thanks for this compilation!

[@nflxfiles]

Ha it does take one to a happy place, doesn't it... Thanks for watching & commenting! I'll be posting even more John Riggins running thru, around & over fools one day soon.

[@MySOBER-Life]

Hahaha very true

[@flyguy75km]

Yea I agree seeing guys draped on his back as he chugged along for first downs! Then remember they would show him on the sidelines after the touchdown sucking the oxygen down…. As a kid that oxygen tank looked so cool because he was getting it done…. Now as an old man I fully understand now why!! Lol

[@flyguy75km]

Bro I watch the 82’ championship game once a year for a good goosebump thrill and the tears of joy!!! I was 7 watching this game and remember it like yesterday!!!

[@stalker7892]

Yes, he was a beast... till he went head on with the Oakland Raider defense.

[@dimitripapaloizos8545]

A TRUE REDSKIN! This man refused to have his name on Commanders stuff! GOT TO LOVE RIGGO!! GREAT COMPILATION! Thank you!

[@marine4lyfe85]

I love how he runs over the defense to score, then hands the ball to the ref. These guys today don't know what humility is.

[@timprescott4634]

The Diesel was ANYTHING but humble but I get your point.

[@georgeramos9474]

Rigged was far from humble😂😂😂😂

[@lynncleveland8325]

He had been there before and knew he was coming right back

[@davidcarson7168]

Hah! I LOVE Riggo, but humble he wasn’t. By his own description, he was (is?) a hedonist.

[@kevinwells4888]

John seems to get left out of many "Greatest running backs" conversations but as a long time Cowboy fan I can attest that he truly was one of the greatest.

[@davearnold5238]

Ever notice nowadays you aren't on greatest list unless you're black. Nit racist just fact totally the real great ones being forgotten

[@CC-xu2yz]

@@davearnold5238 Well, I don't consider him the greatest, but he was really, really good and strong as an ox. Fun to watch. I'm white but I don't care about all that.

[@cuthwulf]

One of the classic Riggins stories is that when he was scouted, he was told by a scout "You don't have outside speed." He responded by saying "Luckily the end zones aren't on the outside, they're where I'm heading."

[@sunspots6077]

He had a decent burst when he was younger.

[@gdr205]

Riggo had damn good speed... Whoever said that was an idiot...

[@sunspots6077]

@@gdr205 Say him bounce outside and split for a big gain a million times

[@areguapiri]

Riggins ran the 100 meter sprint on his college track team.

[@BST-lm4po]

Two time high school State Champion Sprinter! It's just the same old stereotypes put on White guys!

[@mikesuto4706]

It's great to hear Pat Summerall and John Madden again....miss them in the box.

[@kyereCat]

**Yes indeed**

[@randymillhouse791]

They ARE in boxes now...

[@TayDays1128]

Facenda narration too.

[@CraigerAce]

I could listen to Pat Summerall, John Madden, Hank Stram, Don Meridtith, and Frank Gifford all day. And did. None of today’s announcers come close to these guys. None. Peace. Out.

[@gimmethepinkelephant3685]

The fact that he played this way and was still able to play 14 seasons is absolutely nuts. That is a true power back.

[@gimmethepinkelephant3685]

@@JerseyDevilGMan yeah, it's extremely rare. It does occasionally happen. But not often, especially not with RBs (like you said).

[@ckobo84]

I always found power backs to be more conducive to winning. If teams average 7 yards per pass play and only 4 per run play why do teams ever run the ball? To get consistent reliable positive yards. You take a back like Barry Sanders who averaged 5 yards per carry but was completely erratic and often got negative yards there was no advantage to running over passing.

[@dimitripapaloizos8545]

So True!!!

[@terrancemitchell3420]

Lotta good fullbacks in that era. Franco Harris, Larry czonka, etc! Riggo was the best!

[@michaelgreenhill2745]

​@ckobo84 If you gain 3.4 yards per carry, you'll get a first down on 3rd down every time and eventually score a TD On every drive. As famous Ohio State coach Woody Hayes once said, "when you throw the ball, three things can happen, two of them bad."

[@kfiscal01]

We all know what Riggins is known for but what he also had was great vision and always fell forward for an extra yard or two.

[@devonbell6795]

I always love how, when Riggins scored a TD, it wasn’t a surprise. No dancing. No showboating. No hysterics. Flip the ball to the official like a PROFESSIONAL who has been in the end zone before.

[@nflxfiles]

Well stated. A true Pro in every sense of the word. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@flyguy75km]

Yes sir! Tell it man! He lived his colorful life off the field!!

[@davidrogers6287]

Earl Campbell once said, when you score a touchdown act like you have been there before.

[@joefran619]

Walter Payton also, two class acts

[@bruiser4638]

Also i can't remember Riggo ever getting helped off the field. That would've been a sign of weakness

[@johnp388]

One statistic seldom talked about regarding John Riggins is that he hardly ever fumbled the ball.

[@darioferrufino]

What a great memories of the early 80s!!!! Irreplaceable “Diesel” no one like him!!!

[@Gentile108]

He had all the power of any running back ever but most people don’t realize how fast he is. He was a track star at Kansas. He is the definition of a freak. Like Bo Jackson and Jevon Kerse unbelievable talents at their respective positions

[@guitarmusic524]

Mike & Mike (Greenberg and Golic) once interviewed Lawrence Taylor. LT was asked about the hardest hit he ever felt during his NFL career. LT said he tried to tackle Riggins on a goal line play, and Riggins's knee hit LT square in the head. LT said he didn't know where he was, and as LT tried to run off the field to the sideline, Harry Carson had to go gather LT and turn him towards his own sideline because LT was staggering towards the Washington bench.

[@ricknblueridge]

Life long Redskins fan. Riggo is my favorite Redskin of all time. (Sorry if their name offends you, but they will always be the Redskins to me).

[@justtruth8281]

It was the native Americans that called themselves Red Skins!!! changing the name to the commanders dishonors them!! stupid woke foolishness. 44 a mans man!

[@chrisb1029384]

I agree wholeheartedly! The first football game I ever saw was their first super bowl win. I’ve been a fan ever since although with this name change I may have to change teams.

[@petergunn3614]

Same here, Riggins and Darrell Green are my favorite players 1 and 1A i can't decide lol

[@edwardrichard2561]

@thePiercingTruth it wasn’t racist. It was in powering. Only small minded and bigoted people would think otherwise.

[@nflxfiles]

Amen to that. Hail to the Redskins. Thank you for watching & commenting.

[@carnakthemagnificent336]

Been a Raider fan since Lamonica and Biletnikoff, and Riggins is just beautiful football. A Diesel Locomotive.

[@bobharris4109]

Been a raiders fan since 1967,and he didn't do squat in 84.i won 235 dollars on that.the bookie was giving the raiders 3.talk about a gift.i still laugh when I think of that game

[@LeftHandPanther]

Very nostalgic watching this!! It's sad at the same time at what football is today is compared to then

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I miss the Hogs and Riggins. Theismen and Mosley. Back when they won games. I remember as a kid watching them play and my dad yelling GO GO GO as Riggins ran the 🏈 ball. I miss those days.

[@coltenliby6701]

Best player of all time.

[@donf1006]

Definitely one of the all time favorites! Usually he blocks for the blockers!!!!!

[@68air]

Last time I remember following the NFL. This guy was better than any 20 fools they have today. Not only could he go up the gut he could catch the corners also.

[@mattreed4229]

Hardly ever spiked the ball after a touchdown. Used to say “Act like you’ve been there before”. Notorious fun drunk too.

[@davidcarson7168]

Lighten up, Sandy baby.

[@JohnnyInvictus]

The Sandra Day O Connor story is one of the best NFL stories ever….only Riggo could get away with that!😂

[@tomservo75]

It's amazing he was able to play so long after carrying the ball so much.

[@MrSoccerball100]

He broke my heart on the 4th and 1 td run against Miami. I was like 9 years old and learned a painful lesson that watching my team lose hurts really bad. My young self couldn’t fathom that Miami could lose.. I’ll never forget the “killer bees” defense. Riggins was a beast.

[@jamesstafford62]

Yep and on the next weeks Sports Illustrated was Riggins dragging one of the “Bruise Brothers “ on the way to the end zone!

[@dividedsoulsent]

I remember all that. Really wanted Marino to get a ring.

[@MrSoccerball100]

Me too. My dad is from Pittsburgh and went to University of Pitt. Way before Marino though. In fact he went there when Mike Ditka was there. Never forgave the Steelers for not getting Marino.

[@jonathanwalker2499]

This video reminded me of something I knew about Riggins but had forgotten - he had amazing balance when he was running. Tripped up, hit, staggering, he could almost always get it back together in order to keep power running down the field - and take a couple of people with him. When we played football in the empty lot, one of us was always John Riggins even though we lived nowhere near Washington D.C.

[@donnycooke56]

Just a unbelievable running back. No one man could stop him. Absolutely loved Riggo. For 2 years in the early 80s I coached his son. Let's just say it was an amazing 2 year experience. 😀

[@1963bigivan]

His best quote was, "Loosen up Sandy baby." That was to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O' Conner. His play on the field speaks for itself!

[@nflxfiles]

That and "I'm bored, I'm broke and I'm back". Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@calibreeze007]

A surprising tool in the Riggins arsenal is his explosive speed and agile footwork. Amazing for the size and weight.

[@scootertrash911]

Riggo was timed under 9.4 seconds in the 100 yard dash, a Kansas State record at the time.

[@nflxfiles]

Amen to that. Thank you for watching & commenting.

[@andrewphillips9634]

9.8 secs for 91m fast but hardly breakneck speed, now the combo of good speed with size....

[@alwaysright7063]

4.4 in the 40, for 230 pounds!

[@emilgeorge35]

@@scootertrash911you beat me to it. He had both torque and horsepower.

[@timburr4453]

Love Riggins. This Jets fan wishes we couldve kept him but I always rooted for him as a Redskin too

[@Gentile108]

It’s almost like he eloquently ran you over so he could run over the next defender. What a bruiser! I miss those days when the way you controlled the line of scrimmage usually determined the victory. FIGHT! For Ol DCeeeeeee!

[@dougclark9407]

Advanced in years I remember watching a couple of televised games where Riggins had a clear road to the end zone and would alter couse to run over another defensive player.

[@JH-ex6mb]

My family held Redskin season tickets form the 1955 to 2018 and I never missed a home game. Riggins was a blast to watch. He would go out there, do his job, flip the ball to the ref, go sit on the bench and often start the oxygen. No flash but pure entertainment. I can still hear the diesel horn blowing with the crowd roaring. Fun memories. Thanks for the compilation.

[@micahhull5126]

Joe Jacoby said "If you didn't block your man, Riggins would run over you and your man"!!

[@servantgeorge1700]

I remember The Diesel Riggins: Amazing! GOD Bless You...

[@tedriley4963]

I remember watching games as a kid in the 80's where he would have it looked like the hole defense of line on him and you couldn't even see him and you could see the pile still moving that's how strong he was

[@JohnnyButtons]

Watching John Riggins and the Redskins was amazing memories of my childhood ❤

[@timothykowal7349]

Wow! As a youngster, I remember John being a great player. Though I was a Steelers fan, I always loved John Riggins. In the current softer NFL, John would literally be unstoppable. After watching this compilation video, I realize he was even better than I remembered. Kudos to John Riggins, he is truly a NFL legend.

[@flyguy75km]

Yea I agree seeing guys draped on his back as he chugged along for first downs! Then remember they would show him on the sidelines after the touchdown sucking the oxygen down…. As a kid that oxygen tank looked so cool because he was getting it done…. Now as an old man I fully understand now why!! Lol

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@trappenweisseguy27]

He was great but Bettis was even better.

[@waynepurcell6058]

The best thing is he manages to obtain his mission goals without showboating and acting like a douche. No prancing around, no special touchdown dance, just a "here ref" toss of a ball after a score. Like a real man does.

[@billhjelholt9484]

Riggins was misused by his coaches for the first decade of his career. Only Emmitt Smith rushed for more yards after turning 30.

[@innervisionsOD1]

Who remembers his mohawk which added to his defiant and tough as nails image?! He was a beast!!

[@flyguy75km]

Heck’s yea!!!! Man Riggins is the man!

[@dougpool4730]

Gotta love Riggins. Glad I found this video.

[@vincentrobinson9325]

Another straight up badass Legend. 🤘🏻🎅

[@waderivers99]

And they took his Jersey down because he said his number should never be on the new uniform. He is great, and always will be.

[@flyguy75km]

Wow did not know that Riggo is the man!

[@couchwarrior2449]

A lineman sized running back. Love it. Just like Mel Blount on the other side of the ball, a linebacker sized Corner.

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

Nice guy, nice family, and made a good neighbor (until I moved to SC)!

[@mlmperez1114]

Not only did he have power but had great balance

[@latkagravas986]

My All-Time backfield: Sweetness, Marcus and The Diesel....since 1977

[@manfreakcaharambe942]

i loved watchin him as a kid now that a true runnin back just runnin people over!!!!!

[@mrdigi2t]

Just about every clip, Riggin's doesn't go down before he has at least three defenders hanging off of him. Punishing!

[@kyereCat]

**Yes Sir**

[@hdvictoryford5329]

What always amazed me about JR was his speed. He seemed to get up to full speed in a couple of steps. Blow past DB's like they were standing still. And when he was up to speed few could catch him. The guy was very fast! He was on the shortlist of backs, it was fun to watch him run, why? Because every time he got the ball there was always the possibility of an amazing run. One of the top 3 backs of all time easy.

[@thyslop1737]

Maybe because he was so big he did not look fast, but he was. The agilitu of his feet for a guy his size was amazing. Believe he was a sprint champion in high school.

[@riner60341]

2 × 100 yard dash state champion in Kansas

[@thyslop1737]

@@riner60341 All I know is the guy was like trying to take down a Rhino. How is he not in a wheelchair today like a lot of them from all the brutal hits?

[@BarneeFife]

Put the krack pipe down and crack the window……Payton, Sanders, Smith, Brown, some guy who murdered his wife and a waiter, Dorsett, and many, many more…you sure?, and EASY?!?…

[@denisdegamon8224]

I loved watching John Riggins run. While he was playing he was my favorite NFL player. My favorite replacement runner....the Tampa Bay Buc's own big Mike Allstot. Both ran over the opposition with determination and raw power. Loved watching them both. It was John Riggins who most probably inspired Mike Allstot style of power running.

[@tombutcher5776]

Riggins, Allstot and Tom Rathman of the 49ers were the most intimating running backs ever.

[@104watcher]

Ahhh... The good ole days!

[@andydowling1216]

I believe that John Facenda got his weight wrong the Deisel was 240lbs not 225 as stated he was the most powerful man up the middle and out of the back field running the ball . Oh and buy the way you could have gave him number 60 because he was a devastating blocking back. Big John you are truly a Hall of Famer and legend!!!!

[@John-id6ih]

I’m from England and the first ever time I saw American football was on channel 4 in 1985 and it the thanksgiving game redskins v cowboys and I’ve been a redskins fan ever since, Riggins was awesome HTTR

[@johntabler349]

When Larry Brown had to retire due to constant injuries I was heartbroken as a kid, but I was happy to adopt John Riggins as my new favorite player shortly after. My favorite Riggins memory as an adult was the matter of fact way he handled the ball to the referee when he "celebrated "a touchdown

[@cosmokramerization]

Larry Brown was an underrated warrior...

[@johntabler349]

@@cosmokramerization my first sports hero taught me a lot about shear determination that still influences me as an old man

[@flyguy75km]

@@johntabler349 Yea I agree seeing guys draped on his back as he chugged along for first downs! Then remember they would show him on the sidelines after the touchdown sucking the oxygen down…. As a kid that oxygen tank looked so cool because he was getting it done…. Now as an old man I fully understand now why!! Lol

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@johntabler349]

@@Praise___YaH well said

[@johnliberty3647]

Love how the video showcased Riggins speed and agility as well as his power, many plays in the compilation are not in other Riggins Compilations on KZbin.

[@nflxfiles]

Thank you for watching & commenting...I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed the video...I'll be posting even more John Riggins running thru, around & over people one day soon.

[@brianallison1913]

If I remember correctly he excelled at track in school.

[@jimhayes7594]

@@brianallison1913 yes he ran the at that time 100 yards in 9.8 seconds still the state record in class at that time BB class the smallest size in 1967 he and I where best friends from birth he talks about squeak thats me he was 6 foot 2 and 220 lbs I was 4 foot 10 and 89 lbs had to tackle him every day in practice our senior year we scored 457 points to our opponents 24, we only lost 2 games in all 4 years. He also played sousaphone and upright bass in jazz band and always was the top bass player in every state contest jazz band. Would have been valedictorian of our 19 classmates but vermillion senior class came over 7 boys and only one played sports and 2 were very smart and only paid attention to books and not sports they beat him out of valedictorian. We had so many great times playing and winning at sports and even more in getting in trouble and 3x more times getting away with. We were always trouble when we were together and always fun and exciting and funny people always would watch and pay attention to see what we would do next that no one had ever done or even thought of before.

[@scoutman]

Giants fan..deep respect for the beast riggins

[@craigallmendinger8404]

He is one player that I respect and admire more and more as time goes by

[@nflxfiles]

Amen. Humble warrior who only got better with age. Thanks for watching.

[@ThunderPants13]

Defender: Did you get the number of that big Rig that just ran me over? Yup. It was #44.

[@scootertrash911]

I worked with an old strength coach for the redskins. Coach said he tried to get Riggins and Dave Butz to lift weights but they told him to pound sand. Two of the best ever and they were natural athletes, just real tough guys.

[@Yeomannn]

Riggins 6'2 230 never touched a weight in his life.

[@josephcosta5382]

Thats actually impressive! Imagine if he did squats and worked up his legs, lol. Csonka and Riggins were the ultimate bruisers of their era.

[@billlawrence1899]

@@Yeomannn I think that's not so. The Redskin conditioning trainer said he'd come in when no one was around and get the weights done. He was sneaky that way. Watch this and fast forward to 9:15. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIKxZaahfa6IosU&ab_channel=PAL6363

[@flyguy75km]

That’s awesome!! One of my friends used to call it being “country strong”. …. I just remember my time in the Army some of the toughest dudes was guys from small town America farm guys who were strong !!

[@antwandukes]

@@flyguy75km now this is true.

[@battlestarmarc]

Great running back. Watching riggins run over people was amazing.

[@bonanzatime]

Johns Riggins and Earl Campbell were THE BEST That Ever Ran The Football! Never saw them dropped for a loss. Always Moving Forward! Nobody Could Stop Them.

[@mrHoppedupford]

The difference is Riggins had an all time great O line and Campbell had an all time worst O line.

[@raymondlee3414]

Bill Simpson, free safety for the Rams laid Earl Campbell out going down the side line. I never saw anyone do that to Big John, much less a 185 pound safety.

[@jbarn49]

Jim Brown is #1. Then Cambell, Riggins and Czonka.

[@gdr205]

@@raymondlee3414 And Tatumn...in the end zone.

[@BG-pd6os]

Linebacker size and strength with speed, hard to handle!

[@bradywhatley970]

Native lifelong Texan, started following the Cowboys at age 9 in '79. I obviously got a belly full of watching Riggins run over my team. But he was great. That block he makes at the six minute mark on this video made me have a strange thought. Daryl Johnston was the best blocking fullback I ever saw. Riggins was a tailback. Riggins needed to be a tailback, playing fullback would have been a waste of Riggin's talents compared to him playing tailback. But just watching Riggins destroy that guy when he played fullback on that one play, well, I never saw Daryl Johnston ever destroy anybody to that extent. I've never seen ANY blocking fullback destroy anybody to that extent. I think its safe to say that if John Riggins had been relegated to a primarily blocking fullback, he would have no doubt left a few folks in body bags and would have gone down in history as the greatest blocking fullback of all time.

[@johnjuarez8005]

For big man, he had a nice burst of speed.

[@RyanRauschenberger-p6h]

As a Cowboys fan, I can truly say he was a unique back. Big and strong but fast as hell. He could run over you or run away from everyone.

[@kcmerced9512]

I could watch that all night... Riggins was phenomenonal

[@nflxfiles]

Amen. Please check out & enjoy volumes 2 - 5 and many other Riggins videos posted to my channel.

[@paulreilly3904]

Whilst at university in Leicester UK from 80-83 my friends and I became Redskins fans mainly because of this one man. The Diesel. Ain't that the truth. Just beautiful. Thank you sir.

[@nflxfiles]

That's so awesome & shows the universal appeal Riggins & the Redskins had. The Diesel! Very much appreciate you watching & sharing that story!

[@paulreilly3904]

@@nflxfiles the pleasure is all mine. Thank you for your reply.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

Great to hear Pat Summerall & Tom Brookshier calling NFL games they were great in the 70’s in the booth

[@albundy6008]

Redskins had one of the great O-lines of all time. They worked great with Riggins.

[@wacojohnnydean1777]

One of my favorite players of all time since I’ve been watching football for 40 plus years of my life! 💪🏾

[@andrewpadaetz5549]

Need the famous clip of Chief Zee at Super Bowl XVII.."crank up that diesel...vroom...vroom...vroom"....

[@henrythe8th155]

Loved watching John Riggins back in the day!

[@Bellthorian]

When Riggo was playing for Gibbs he was nearly 250 pounds and could still run.

[@williamtaylor5193]

Tremendous athlete. Riggins not only had the physical attributes, he really knew how to run. His torso is always leaning forward.

[@nflxfiles]

Incredible balance, vision, strength, patience, power & speed. Thanks for w & commenting.

[@troyrichards6752]

Ran like a runaway Mack 🚛

[@warpet2011]

John Madden really liked the Redskins, the Hogs and John Riggins.

[@kyereCat]

He just calls em as he sees it. 😆💥🤪💥🤑💥

[@marylouobrien5864]

It was so exciting to watch him play. A true football heroe

[@BreconIReviews]

Please bring those days back

[@STEPPENWOLF1228]

Besides Payton Riggens my all tkmr favorite running back. Versatile, powerful great receiver, long and short yardish..Nothinv like him to this day.

[@terrytenley9327]

We look at the big backs from the early 60’s with Jim Brown and then we saw Gail sayers cut back against the grain and OJ Simpson.. monster back that had much and size.. fun to watch.. Later Riggo showed up and came equipment with hogs.. namely jacoby and simms..we saw them manhandle Randy white and most of the cowboys defensive line.. I still can’t understand why jacoby is not in the hall of fame.. The hogs and riggo just created so many historical things.. They gave us goose bumps, they gave us cheer.. even if not a fan.. they guys were all great..and to this this day they still do.. I loved watching Earl Campbell god bless him.. His ways were huge… I loved Earl much.. but the diesel seem to get us all going to cheer him on..big, fast and few moves.. but fun all the time.. now 😊we sit and hope for a team just like this.. not much has occurred since riggo.. As a Raider and steeler fan we hope.. I was raised in north central Washington state.. long fan of the nfl since 1961.. no in my grey years I hope for Seattle Seahawks.. but on another note the kid last year killed us all.. Cooper Cupp was born near where I was.. perhaps a Jerry Rice and a Steve Largent rolled into a great player.. just goes to show..you work hard enough you can excel in the nfl.. hugs all. Yay Riggo..

[@personofinterest5598]

How many running backs did u ever see break off Lawrence Taylor ? This man is in the top 10 running backs of all time

[@antwandukes]

Anybody can miss a tackle I bet Lawrence Taylor made that tackle on riggins more than he missed I guarantee you that, this is just a small clip

[@manfreakcaharambe942]

exactly

[@gdr205]

Yeah and gave LT a concussion w his knee...Oh yeah...

[@costumeninja1914]

@@antwandukeshater

[@jcdova29]

As a kid I was a huge Cowboys fan but loved watching Riggins with the Redskins. He looked so cool running in that Redskins uniform. The big wide stripes on his pants and that cool logo on the helmet with those stripes in the middle of the helmet. He would truck fools all over the field. Then you had the opposite in Tony Dorsett small and fast.

[@flyguy75km]

Haha Awesome commentary because as a kid before I knew better, the Cowboys were my favorite team because of the cool looking star. This was 1980 then I transitioned to the Redskins because lived in the DC area! Then it was cool to be a part of the Cowboys and Redskins rivalry….

[@JohnnyButtons]

@@flyguy75kmsame with me buddy lol, in the late ‘70s I was all about the Star and those cheerleaders lol, then around 1980-81 I became a full blown Redskins fan. I grew up across the Potomac river from D.C, in Northern Virginia.

[@jbrise7560]

Even as a lifelong Cowboy fan. You gotta admit Riggins was an absolute Powerhouse!! 👍

[@flyguy75km]

Yea I agree seeing guys draped on his back as he chugged along for first downs! Then remember they would show him on the sidelines after the touchdown sucking the oxygen down…. As a kid that oxygen tank looked so cool because he was getting it done…. Now as an old man I fully understand now why!! Lol

[@jeffreywoodhead2682]

Riggo and The Hogs are the reason I started watching NFL. And I'm still a Washington fan...

[@nflxfiles]

Love it. Thank you for watching & commenting. Hail.

[@ifheavenwashuman]

His strength was great, but his pace and vision were also tremendous.

[@flyguy75km]

Agree whole heartedly !!!

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@MidnightDesperado66]

When football was sweep L or R, between the Gard and Tackle and passing for 200 was considered a good day for the QB.

[@jacktheripoff1888]

When you look at what he accomplished after the age of 30, the amount of rushes, the yards, the TD's, and this was after being out of football altogether for a year. The 4 postseason games in the '82-'83 season, 136 carries for 610 yards at age 33. It's staggering.

[@carlkirkegaard2030]

Man! you brought back so many memories. A true free spirit, great player both on and off the field. Great sense of humor. i remember he was on quiz show where celebrities played for $$ to their favorite charities. When he was what was his favorite charity he said,"The Riggins retirement fund" Hilarious!

[@flyguy75km]

Riggins is a true warrior! And remember when he took the bow to the crowd after running his guts out for us …. I just remember the crowd going nuts and he showed us he did it just for us!!

[@flyguy75km]

Also then you hear about what happened at the dinner with Justice O’connor…. “Loosen up Sandy Baby!” Then he passes out drunk under the table!

[@MegaDog2012]

He was great to watch, even though I'm a Cowboys fan, love running backs like this

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

The 80s had possibly the greatest collection of Super Bowl champs in history.

[@sonnysatar5916]

Flippin the ball to the ref, best TD celebration ever

[@nflxfiles]

Amen to that. Deserving of own video. Thank you for watching & commenting.

[@jimbrown2604]

He avoided tacklers to get around the corner and gain speed and momentum…once he made the turn and headed for the first down or end zone, OMG he was looking to punish somebody…anybody. My all time favorite Redskin.

[@coppulor6500]

I thought this was going to be a video showing every riggo running play. He was always taking 2-3 guys with him and falling down for 5 yards. What an absolute beast with insane speed for his size and power. the rest of the NFC east must have hated his ass lmao! Witnessing him destroy everyone in that era was so awesome.

[@arizonawrestlinginterviews1040]

2:08 Did he just run over Lawrence Taylor? Awesome! 😂

[@jameslalley3787]

Saw him run in the 70's and he was a devastating punisher as was Larry Csonka ! Jerome Bettis was out of the same mold as was Earl Cambell ! Amazing low centers og gravity for big men and they were like locomotives off the tracks !

[@fobbitoperator3620]

If you pay close attention to John's running style, you'll notice without question this man had superior balance, no matter what position his body was in. Riggins was a stark hybridization of a ballerina, & a fVck'n bolling ball!

[@surfrookie1]

I remember watching as a kid. Unbelievable running abilities.

[@donaldlewis1728]

John Rigging was a powerful man amongst strong but overmatched defenders! Riggo was a perfect combination of great speed with tremendous power. Rigging was a locomotive/racehorse purebred athlete. With the Mighty Hogs O-line blocking, Rigging was an intimidating and valuable weapon in the Redskins offense. Oh yeah, Rigging was a pretty decent pass catcher also! YIKES said opposing defensive coordinators! The Skins we're an absolute juggernaut in this era.💪💪🤛🤜😤😃😉🤘👍👆🏈🏉🏈🏉🏈🏉🏈🏆🏆🏆

[@jakemitchell1671]

GREAT compilation, thank you! Riggo was my favorite RB growing up, other than Terry Metcalf, who played for me beloved Cardinals. Year after year the Redskins knocked the Cards out of playoff contention....unless the Cowboys did it first!

[@nflxfiles]

Glad you enjoyed ...thanks for watching & commenting! GREAT choices of fav players...Terry Metcalf was phenomenal "phantom catch" and all ha...as was his son, Eric (both later played for Redskins). Cardinals rivalry w Redskins/Cowboys flies under the radar today... needs a video...your St. Louis Cards had some tremendous teams!

[@johntabler349]

@@nflxfiles I liked the fact you showed some of his blocking prowess wasn't Riggo's favorite thing but he was among the best at it when he did it

[@jamiecrawford8133]

Metcalf was fantastic. Probably the most explosive running back not named Joe Delaney or Chris Johnson