NFL star John Riggins will finally get his Washington jersey number, 44, retired more than 40 years after his iconic Super Bowl run. Former owner Dan Snyder sold the team in 2023 Riggins, often referred to as “Riggo” or “The Diesel,” will receive the honor when Washington plays the Los Angeles rams on Nov. 8, per ESPN. Riggins is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 14 seasons for the New York Jets and the then-Washington Redskins, now called the Washington Commanders. Riggins is best known for his Super Bowl XVII performance, rushing for 166 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown scamper on fourth-and-one with 10:10 remaining in the fourth quarter, earning him Super Bowl MVP honors. However, the former NFL player had a rocky relationship with Snyder.“It’s driven all by his ego and everyt