“Diesel” was the first 1,000 yard rusher for the New York Jets in 1975 with 1,005 yardson the season. His 610 rushing yards and 615 yards from scrimmage for the Washington Redskins in the 1982 postseason are the most in a single National Football League postseason and he was Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XVII. In 1984 he became the oldest running back to rush for 1,000 yards (1,239) at the age of 35. Hall of Famer John Riggins turns 77 today