John Riggins

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

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 Kansas. Alpheus was born in Mason, 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 Frank Broz and Josephine Melichar). Emil’s parents were Czech.

John’s maternal grandmother was Agnes Pauline Wanous (the daughter of Anton Wanous and Mary Frances Stransky). Agnes’s parents were Czech.

Source: Genealogy of John’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com