1983 Event Superbowl XVII: Washington Red Skins beat Miami Dolphins, 27-17 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: John Riggins, Washington, RB 1975 Event 1st New York Jet to gain 1,000 yards rushing (John Riggins) 1966 Birthday Resga Riggins, Trussville Alabama, Miss Alabama-America 1991 1949 Birthday John Riggins, NFL running back, New York Jets, Washington Redskins 1900 Birthday Helen Morgan, Riggins, U.S., singer and actress, Applause
