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January 30, 1983 Redskins vs Dolphins Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA Super Bowl XVII. Riggo has the stories behind the stories including Russ Grimm cussing out Clint Didier in the huddle of the legendary 4th& 1 play! Riggo gets to play in front of his Mom, Dad and brothers and 103,667 fans at the Rose Bowl | John Riggins

🏈On January 30, 1983 the Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins, 27–17 in Super Bowl XVII, to win their first Super Bowl championship. Redskins running back John Riggins was named Super Bowl MVP, finishing the game with two new Super Bowl records: the most rushing yards (166) and the most rushing attempts (38) in a Super Bowl game. He was the first player from an NFC team to rush for 100 yards in a Super Bowl. Riggins also recorded a reception for 15 yards, giving him more total yards

🏈On September 13, 1987 Redskins starting quarterback Jay Schroeder got injured early in the opening game against the Eagles after a hit by Reggie White and was replaced by Doug Williams. Williams led Washington to a 34-24 victory at RFK Stadium. White also tallied the first touchdown of his career, after he recovered a fumble and returned it for a 70 yard score. It marked the first of only two touchdowns of his Hall of Fame career. Williams and Schroeder had a somewhat chilly relationship, stem