Thirty years ago today, John Riggins ran through Don McNeal to score a 42 yard touchdown in Super Bowl XVII. That run put the Washington Redskins up 20-17 over the Miami Dolphins, a lead never relinquished.
Riggins, Redskins Run to Super Bowl Title, 27-17 – The Post
Hail To The Redskins! – Sports Illustrated
PREVIOUSLY: MUST SEE: John Riggins: A Football Life at 8 p.m. on NFL Network
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