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Birth Name: Robert John Riggins
Place of Birth: Seneca, Kansas, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 4, 1949
Ethnicity: * father – English, Irish, possibly other * mother – Czech, including Bohemian
John Riggins is an American professional football player. A fullback, he played his professional career with the New York Jets and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). Known for his running style and productivity, he was voted Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowl XVII (1983), playing with the Redskins, and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He is nicknamed “Riggo” and “Diesel.”
John is the son of Mildred and Franklin Eugene Riggins. He is married to Lisa Marie, and has six children.
John’s paternal grandfather was Charles Royden Riggins (the son of Alpheus/Alfred E. Riggins and Lydia J. Taylor). Charles was born in Scandia, Kansas. Alpheus was born in Mason County, Illinois, the son of Jeremiah Riggins and Nancy Earl Roll.
John’s paternal grandmother was named Mayme Eastman/Kundtson. Mayme was born in Chicago, Illinois.
John’s maternal grandfather was Emil Edward Broz (the son of Franz/Frank Broz and Josephine Mehr/Melichar). Emil was born in Lincoln County, Nebraska, to Bohemian Czech parents.
John’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Pauline Wanous (the daughter of Anton Wanous and Anna Pavek). Agnes was born in Steele County, Minnesota. Anton was Czech, the son of Anton Wanous. Anna was born in Minnesota, to Czech parents, Anton I. Pavek and Mathilda Skalicky. The family had roots in Pardubice.
Source: Genealogies of John’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com