John Riggins

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:American_football_player
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Washington_Redskins_Ring_of_Fame
1983
gptkbp:birthDate August 8, 1949
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Seneca,_Kansas
gptkbp:careerStart 1971
gptkbp:charityWork Children's hospitals
gptkbp:coachingCareer Mentored young players
gptkbp:college gptkb:University_of_Kansas
gptkbp:community_impact Role model for young athletes
gptkbp:community_involvement Active in local events
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic sports figure
gptkbp:draft gptkb:New_York_Jets
gptkbp:famousPerson John_Riggins:_The_Diesel
gptkbp:famousQuote "You gotta be tough to play this game."
gptkbp:fanBase Loyal_Redskins_fans
gptkbp:fanEvents Engaged with fans regularly
gptkbp:highSchool gptkb:Centralia_High_School
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John Riggins
gptkbp:impact Changed running back position
gptkbp:influence Running_backs_in_NFL
gptkbp:inspiration Younger athletes
gptkbp:legacy One of the greatest running backs
gptkbp:mediaAppearances Various sports shows
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Diesel
gptkbp:notableArtists 1992
gptkbp:notableGames gptkb:Super_Bowl_XVII
gptkbp:notablePlayer The Run
gptkbp:numberBuilt 44
gptkbp:personalLife Married with children
gptkbp:playoffAppearances 1
gptkbp:position Running back
gptkbp:proBowls 2
3
gptkbp:retirementYear 1985
Honored_by_Washington_Redskins
gptkbp:sport Provided_analysis_on_ESPN.
Provided_insights_on_NFL_games
Significant_figure_in_NFL_history
gptkbp:sportsmanship Respected by peers
gptkbp:sportsTeam gptkb:Washington_Redskins
Featured in several films
Collectible_items
gptkbp:team Sports commentator
Various accolades received
Multiple records held
gptkbp:throws 1978
104
4.0
271
11,352
2,285