Word: duckblind
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Riggins, the mythic figure on the team, customarily dresses as though he lives in a duckblind, but he took off his camouflage when the linebackers put theirs on. The only member in his club (34-year-old running backs who get stronger as they go), Riggins is an honorary Hog but avoids the Fun Bunch. His touchdown spike is the most distinctive in the game: he flips the ball to the nearest official. The ceremony has been performed 29 times this season...
Though Riggins came to Redskins Owner Jack Kent Cooke's casual pre-game party in white tie and tails, twirling a cane, he customarily dresses like someone who resides in a duckblind. "Riggo makes his own path in life," Washington Coach Joe Gibbs says, off tackle usually. For five seasons starting in 1971, Riggins was a member of the New York Jets and considered a bit strange even in New York City. Over money, he sat out the 1980 season in Washington. "I'm bored, I'm broke and I'm back," Riggins announced when...
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