Description: This is an original 1979 Topps NFL trading card featuring John Riggins, the exceptional running back for the Washington Redskins in 1978 ; The card is made of high-quality card stock with a thickness of 20 Pt. and belongs to the Base Set Low Numbers parallel/variety. It has a limited circulation print run and is a 46 year old vintage piece of memorabilia! This card hits high marks for the standard metrics Each corner is cut to points Each edge is straight cut and smooth Surface photo still has a sheen Centered on point ( front) This card will continue to grow in sales as card condition demands! Robert John Riggins (born August 4, 1949), nicknamed "Riggo" and "Diesel", is an American former football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. Riggins was known for his "bell cow" running style and productivity well into the later years of his career. In the 1983 season, at age 34, he rushed for a then-NFL record of 24 touchdowns, a record which stood for almost 20 seasons. Riggins again led the league in rushing touchdowns during the 1984 season at age 35. Although he earned only one Pro Bowl appearance in his career, Riggins had his greatest success in the postseason and was named MVP of Super Bowl XVII where he scored one touchdown and rushed for 166 yards in a 27–17 win for the Redskins over the Miami Dolphins. Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. Career highlights and awards Super Bowl champion (XVII) Super Bowl MVP (XVII) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1978) First-team All-Pro (1983) Pro Bowl (1975) 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1983, 1984) NFL 1980s All-Decade Team Bert Bell Award (1983) Washington Commanders 90 Greatest Washington Commanders Ring of Fame 2× First-team All-Big Eight (1968, 1970) Second-team All-Big Eight (1969) NFL record Most rushing yards in a postseason: 610 (1982) Career NFL statistics Rushing yards: 11,352 Rushing average: 3.9 Rushing touchdowns: 105 Receptions: 250 Receiving yards: 2,090 Receiving touchdowns: 12 Player stats at PFR Pro Football Hall of Fame
Price: 444.44 USD
Location: Lancaster, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Card Number: 10
Card Size: Standard
Autographed: No
Set: 1979 Topps
Player/Athlete: John Riggins
Year Manufactured: 1979
Vintage: Yes
Event/Tournament: Sideline In Game Photo
Card Thickness: 20 Pt.
Sport: Football
Parallel/Variety: Base Set Low Numbers
Language: English
Card Name: John Riggins REDSKINS Running Back
Manufacturer: Topps
Features: Base Set
Team: Washington Commanders
Season: 1979
League: National Football League (NFL)
Print Run: Limited Circulation
Material: Card Stock
Insert Set: Base Set
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Type: Sports Trading Card
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
