In 1976, Riggins was traded to the Washington Redskins and he would go on to have an illustrious career with the team. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four more times and was named the NFL MVP in 1983. He was also a key contributor to the Redskins' Super Bowl XVII victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Riggins was known for his hard-nosed running style and his ability to break tackles. He was also a great receiver out of the backfield and was a reliable target for quarterback Joe Theismann. He was a fan favorite in Washington and was nicknamed "The Diesel" for his powerful running style.
Riggins retired from football in 1985 after 14 seasons in the NFL. He finished his career with 11,352 rushing yards and 104 rushing touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992 and his number 44 jersey was retired by the Redskins in 2005. He is widely considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
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