Sports
So how will he go out?
Dec. 15, 1985
Many professional athletes believe that they have a responsibility to act as role models for their young fans.
Feb. 11, 1985
Fullback John Riggins announced that he has been released from the Washington Redskins.
March 19, 1986
Politics
Washington Redskin star John Riggins put on a raucous display at a formal banquet Wednesday night, at one point urging Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to “loosen up, Sandy baby,” then passing out on the ballroom floor and snoring through a speech by Vice President George Bush.
Feb. 1, 1985
He is most often remembered for two memorable performances: --In the 1983 Super Bowl at the Rose Bowl, on fourth and one in the fourth quarter, he won the game for the Washington Redskins with a 43-yard touchdown run.
Jan. 21, 1992
Washington Redskin fullback John Riggins ended a three-week walkout as he agreed to a one-year contract worth just under $1,000,000.
Aug. 13, 1985
Redskins fullback John Riggins put on a raucous display at a formal Washington banquet Wednesday night, at one point urging Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to “loosen up, Sandy baby,” then passing out on the ballroom floor and snoring through a speech by Vice President George Bush.
Jan. 31, 1985
Redskin running back George Rogers said this week that John Riggins criticized him last Sunday “probably just to get attention” and that Riggins, the former Redskin star runner, isn’t “qualified to talk about my running at all.”
Dec. 19, 1987
Maybe George Rogers could solve his problems by telephoning Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with the message: “Loosen up, Sandy baby.”
Nov. 1, 1987
A published report that the Washington Redskins have agreed to pay running back John Riggins $880,000 to play this season was denied by both parties Friday.
July 27, 1985