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John Riggins Biography

American football player

John Riggins, an American football player born on August 4, 1949, is renowned for his exceptional talent and tenacity in the sport of American football.

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“I'm broke, I'm bored and I'm back.”

Broke Nfl I'm Back

Author:John Riggins

“Come on Sandy, baby, loosen up, your too tight.”

Baby Nfl Sandy

Author:John Riggins

“Pro Football Hall of Famer is something that everyone recognizes as the pinnacle of any achievement in sport. All the fame and all the recognition that we single out in various industries, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is really special.”

Sports Special Football Industry Fame Achievement Various Recognition Halls Hall Of Fame Pinnacle Pro Football

Author:John Riggins

“When things are going awry, it's time to put the blinders on and do your job. Just do your job. Don't worry about the other guy, don't worry about the wins and losses, just worry about what the very next play is.”

Play Jobs Guy Next Winning Loss Worry Other Guys Blinders Wins And Losses Next Play

Author:John Riggins

“Today, professional football is about profit and making money. But it's not about how much money you spend, it's about how wisely you spend it.”

Today Football Profit Making Money

Author:John Riggins

“Professional football is a job and it's in the entertainment business.”

Jobs Football Entertainment Entertainment Business

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“I had been with a good friend, had a few beers, didn't bother to eat, went down to the hotel where the party was, walked in and, God I don't know why, because I hardly ever drink it, I had a double scotch. And I had another.”

Knows Party Drink Beer Bother Hotel Good Friend Scotch

Author:John Riggins

“Football was never my life. The guys [and] the relationships were my life. I have an ability to relate to damn near everybody.”

Guy Ability Football Relate Damn

Author:John Riggins

“I realized in that moment that physically speaking my talents were well beyond Joe [Namath’s] talents. So then I realized, ‘What am I doing here? This doesn’t make sense because it’s always going to be about Joe.’”

Wells Moments Talent I Realized Make Sense That Moment

Author:John Riggins

About the Author

Born: August 4, 1949
Known for: American football player
Quotes: 9

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