Gerald Riggs

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerald Riggs
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 6, 1960(1960-11-06)
Age	64
Birthplace	Tullos
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Scorpio

Gerald Riggs Biography

Gerald Riggs is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on November 6, 1960 in Tullos, Louisiana, United States.

Before his NFL career, he attended Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, Nevada and after graduation attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He played sparingly in 1978, running for 410 yards and four touchdowns along with 10 catches for 126 yards. In 1979, he ran for 363 yards with three touchdowns and 14 catches for 120 yards and one touchdown. In 1980, he continued in a backup role and ran for 422 yards with four touchdowns with 15 catches for 165 yards. As a starter in 1981, he ran for 891 yards with six touchdowns and 11 catches for 139 yards in 11 games.

A superb rusher and pass receiver out of the backfield, Riggs made the Pro Bowl three times in his career from 1985 to 1987. His best season was in 1985, when he rushed for 1,719 yards and ten touchdowns, while also catching 33 passes for 267 yards, all without a fumble. He was the only running back in the 1980s to record a 1,000 yard rushing season without a fumble. In the three seasons from 1984 to 1986, Riggs amassed a whopping 5,212 combined rushing and receiving yards, and scored 32 touchdowns. In his seven years with the Falcons, he rushed for 6,631 yards, making him the franchise all-time leading rusher. Prior to the 1989 season, Riggs was traded to the Washington Redskins.

Gerald Riggs Net Worth

Gerald Riggs is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerald Riggs 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gerald Antonio Riggs (born November 6, 1960) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons from 1982 to 1988 and the Washington Redskins from 1989 to 1991.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gerald Riggs height 1.85 m G.O weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gerald Riggs Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

G.O Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gerald Riggs celebrates birthday on November 6 of every year.

Where is Gerald Riggs now?

Riggs was the ninth overall pick of the Falcons in 1982 and recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in Atlanta. He played in three Pro Bowls and at the time of his retirement, Riggs had compiled 8,188 rushing yards. Riggs now resides in Atlanta.

What did Riggs do football?

In the three seasons from 1984 to 1986, Riggs amassed a whopping 5,212 combined rushing and receiving yards, and scored 32 touchdowns. In his seven years with the Falcons, he rushed for 6,631 yards, making him the franchise all-time leading rusher.

Where did Gerald Riggs go to college?

Arizona State University

What team was Riggs on?

YEARTEAMYDS
1986| Atlanta Falcons| 1327
1985| Atlanta Falcons| 1719
1984| Atlanta Falcons| 1486
1983| Atlanta Falcons| 437

Who is number 42 on the Atlanta Falcons?

Gerald Riggs headlines this list, as his absurd production deserves recognition. This list also features several forgotten players and underachieving first round picks that wore number 42.