An NFL franchise that has been around since the 1930s. Originally located in Boston they used the moniker of an MLB team as the Braves. Eventually they changed names to become the Redskins and later moved to Washington DC. In 2020 they were the Washington Football Team and then debuted as the Washington Commanders in 2022.
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John Riggins And His Well Rounded NFL Career
John Riggins, nicknamed "The Diesel" for his punishing running style, carved out a unique and impactful career in the NFL. Here's a glimpse into his journey:
-Early Success: Drafted by the New York Jets in 1971, Riggins established himself as a powerful runner, leading the team in rushing yards in his final season with them (1975).
-Redskins Era: In 1976, Riggins joined the Washington Redskins, becoming a cornerstone of their offense. He enjoyed several productive seasons, rushing for over 1,000 yards five times.
-Workhorse Back: Known for his relentless running and ability to grind out tough yards, Riggins was a vital cog in the Redskins' offensive machine. He even led the league in rushing touchdowns in 1983.
-Super Bowl Hero: Despite a one-year contract holdout in 1980, Riggins returned to the Redskins in 1981. His dominant performance culminated in a legendary Super Bowl XVII victory in 1983, where he rushed for a game-winning 43-yard touchdown. He was named Super Bowl MVP for his efforts.
-Durability and Legacy: Riggins played for 14 seasons, rushing for over 11,000 yards and 104 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
-Early Success: Drafted by the New York Jets in 1971, Riggins established himself as a powerful runner, leading the team in rushing yards in his final season with them (1975).
-Redskins Era: In 1976, Riggins joined the Washington Redskins, becoming a cornerstone of their offense. He enjoyed several productive seasons, rushing for over 1,000 yards five times.
-Workhorse Back: Known for his relentless running and ability to grind out tough yards, Riggins was a vital cog in the Redskins' offensive machine. He even led the league in rushing touchdowns in 1983.
-Super Bowl Hero: Despite a one-year contract holdout in 1980, Riggins returned to the Redskins in 1981. His dominant performance culminated in a legendary Super Bowl XVII victory in 1983, where he rushed for a game-winning 43-yard touchdown. He was named Super Bowl MVP for his efforts.
-Durability and Legacy: Riggins played for 14 seasons, rushing for over 11,000 yards and 104 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
Doug Williams Super Bowl Champion
Born August 9, 1955 - Zachary, Louisiana - Doug Williams was a quarterback from Grambling State who is enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Mr. Williams went on to play in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Bucaneers and the Washington Redskins. He helped guide his Washington team to victory in Super Bowl XXII with 340 yards passing and 4 TD's against the Denver Broncos. The performance earned him the MVP award for the game. This SB win made Williams the very first African-American quarterback to win the big game. Williams was selected as the 17th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1978 NFL Draft. He played with the Buccaneers 1978 from to 1982, the USFL Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws 1984 and 1985 and then most famously returned to the NFL with the Washington Redskins from 1986 to 1989 per Yahoo.com. During his NFL career, Doug threw 1,240 completions for 16,998 yards and 100 touchdowns.
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