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JOHN RIGGINS

Known to fans as “The Diesel,” and his legacy were immortalized during XVII. With the Redskins trailing the Dolphins 17-13 in the fourth quarter, the Redskins gave the ball to Riggins on 4th and 1. Riggins took the handoff and dashed 43 yards for the go-ahead score. Riggins was named Super Bowl XVII MVP and the 43-yard run would go on to be one of the most iconic moments in Super Bowl history.

DEXTER MANLEY

One of the most colorful and talented players to ever don a Washington Redskins jersey, was an imposing player in every sense of the word. A feared pass-rusher, Manley was nicknamed the “Secretary of Defense,” and holds the Redskins single season sack record and career sack leader. Manley was also a key contributor in the Redskins Super Bowl XVII and XXII victories.

JOE JACOBY

Known to teammates as “Jake,” the 6’7” cast an imposing figure and established himself as an elite offensive lineman on the most legendary offensive line in the history of the NFL. One of only three players to start for all of four Super Bowl teams and a key member of the famed “Hogs” offensive line, Jacoby helped lead the Redskins to three Super Bowl victories.

To book John Riggins, Dexter Manley, or Joe Jacoby for your next event or engagement, or to receive a pricing quote, please contact Drew Smith at (703) 940-3408 or email [email protected]. JOHN RIGGINS

e is known to fans as “The Diesel,” his style of play and #44 jersey CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Hremain popular with the Washington Redskin faithful. The name John Riggins, invokes a feeling of grit and grace. Possessing the physical ability to run through an opponent, and an imposing NY Jets (1971-1975) personality to match, Riggins was truly a contrast in motion and a Washington Redskins (1976-1979, 1981-1985) player unlike any other in the NFL.

John Riggins started his football career at Kansas University where he surpassed Gale Sayer’s career rushing record. He was drafted by Enshrined into the Pro Football the in the first round, sixth pick overall, of the 1971 NFL Draft. Riggins played for the New York Jets from 1971 to 1975, Hall of Fame in 1992 where he was twice named Jets’ Most Valuable Player and became the first player in franchise history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season.

In 1976 Riggins signed as a free agent with the Washington Super Bowl Champion (XVII) Redskins. While with the Redskins, Riggins helped lead the team to Super Bowl MVP (XVII) their first Super Bowl victory in 1983. It was Super Bowl XVII where Riggins’ legacy was immortalized; with the Redskins trailing the 17-13 in the fourth quarter, the Redskins gave the ball to Riggins on 4th and 1. Riggins took the handoff and dashed (1975) 43 yards for the go ahead score. Riggins was named Super Bowl XVII MVP and the 43-yard run would go on to be one of the most iconic 1st Team All-Pro (1983) moments in Super Bowl history. 2X NFL Rushing TD Leader (1983, 1984) NFL’s All-Decade Team Riggins would go on to rush for 11,352 yards and score 104 rushing in his career. Riggins also rushed over 1,000 yards five times in his career and over 100 yards in 35 games, including a then- Washington Redskins Ring of Fame record six in the post-season. Riggins retired following the 1985 season and is still the all-time leading rusher in Washington Redskins 70 Greatest Redskins franchise history. Washington Redskins Career Rushing Yards Record (7,422) Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992 and Washington Redskins Career Rushing the Redskins Ring of Fame in 1990. Beloved on and off the field, the Touchdowns Record (79) NFL voted Riggins as one of the “Top 20” Most Colorful Personalities to Ever Play the Game. Post football Riggins has stayed connected to the fans hosting numerous Post football Riggins has staying connected to the game and his fans by hosting several radio and television shows. Additionally, Riggins traveled the U.S. for two years John Riggins is available for the following: filming his outdoor cooking show “Riggo on the Range,” which aired on The Discovery Channel’s “Destination America.” Currently he’s • Corporate Appearances delving into “food and beverage” with John Riggins Sausage and • Corporate Ambassador Programs John Riggins 4th & 1 Pilsner, while airing his thoughts on ESPN 980 • Speaking Engagements during the football season. • Endorsements • VIP Meet & Greets • Fan Experiences To book John Riggins for your next event or engagement, or • Store Openings to receive a pricing quote, please contact Drew Smith at • Special Programming (703) 940-3408 or email [email protected]. DEXTER MANLEY

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ne of the most colorful and talented players to ever don a OWashington Redskins jersey, Dexter Manley was an imposing player in every sense of the word. The mere mention of his name Washington Redskins (1981-1989) conjures up images of helpless NFL being pummeled by Phoenix Cardinals (1990) the massive defensive end. (1991) Manley was drafted in the fifth round, 119th overall, of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, where he would play for nine seasons. A feared pass-rusher, Manley was nicknamed the “Secretary of Defense,” and holds the Redskins single season sack record (18.5 2X Super Bowl Champion (XVII, XXII) in 1986) and Redskins career sack leader (91). Manley was also a key contributor in the Redskins Super Bowl XVII and XXII victories. During his career, Manley was named a Pro-Bowler, an All-Pro, and the All-Pro Defensive Lineman of the year. Additionally, Manley was enshrined into the Redskins Ring of Honor and named one of the Seventy Greatest Redskins. Pro Bowl (1986) 1st Team All-Pro (1986) NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1986) After his NFL career ended, he revealed that he was functionally illiterate, despite having studied at Oklahoma State University for four years. He sacked illiteracy when he successfully completed all of the reading courses at the Washington Lab School, one of the leading schools for children and adults with learning disabilities. Upon Washington Redskins Ring of Fame completion of the Washington Lab School Manley testified before 70 Greatest Redskins Congress about his educational journey and battle with illiteracy. Washington Redskins Career Sack Record (91) Currently, Manley is the Director of Marketing for a Construction/ Facilities Management company. He is also a philanthropist, as well as, the chairman of Dexter’s Team; a 501(c3) non-profit organization under the National Heritage Foundation. The mission of Dexter’s Team is to bring forth positive life transformation and direction for America’s Dexter Manley is available for the following: youth and families through Literacy Programs, Parent Education and • Corporate Appearances • Corporate Ambassador Programs Substance and Drug Abuse Prevention. • Speaking Engagements • Endorsements • VIP Meet & Greets • Fan Experiences • Store Openings To book Dexter Manley for your next event or engagement, or to • Autograph Signings receive a pricing quote, please contact Drew Smith at • Special Programming (703) 940-3408 or email [email protected]. JOE JACOBY

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS nown to teammates as “Jake,” the 6’7” Joe Jacoby cast an imposing Kfigure and established himself as an elite offensive lineman on the most legendary offensive line in the history of the NFL.

Washington Redskins (1981-1993) Jacoby played his collegiate football at the University of Louisville. Following his senior season he went undrafted in the 1981 NFL draft but signed as a rookie free agent with the Washington Redskins. Jacoby’s foray into the NFL started off ominously, as Hall of Fame Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 coach Joe Gibbs mistook him for a defensive lineman, then after learning that Jacoby was slated to play on the offensive side of the ball, chastised legendary offensive line coach ’s decision to sign an 18th offensive lineman for training camp. It didn’t take long for Jacoby to prove that he was one of the best offensive lineman on the team, starting at left tackle as a rookie. Gibbs would later go on 3X Super Bowl Champion (XVII, XXII, XXVI) to say that “Jake was one of the best things that ever happened to us. Shows you what I know about a prospect.”

One of only three players to start for all of Joe Gibbs four Super Bowl 4X Pro Bowl Selection (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986) teams and a key member of the famed “Hogs” offensive line, Jacoby 2X 1st Team All-Pro (1983, 1984) helped lead the Redskins to three Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team XVII vs. Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XXII vs. Broncos and Super Bowl XXVI vs. ). During his NFL career, Jacoby started at every offensive line position except Center, earning All-Pro honors four times (1983-84, 1987), All-NFC twice (1983-84), and Second-Team All-NFC twice (1985-86). Jacoby was also elected to four straight Pro Washington Redskins Ring of Fame Bowls (1984-1987), was named as one of the 70 Greatest Redskins, 70 Greatest Redskins was selected to the NFL’s 1980’s All-Decade Team.

Jacoby retired following the 1993 season having started 148 games for the Washington Redskins. In the wildly popular book “The Blindside,” New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Lewis cites Jacoby as the first incarnation of the NFL’s modern left tackle. Jacoby’s Joe Jacoby is available for the following: dominance on the football field is undeniable and his enshrinement • Corporate Appearances into football immortality is imminent as Jacoby was a finalist for the • Corporate Ambassador Programs Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. • Speaking Engagements • Endorsements • VIP Meet & Greets • Fan Experiences • Store Openings To book Joe Jacoby for your next event or engagement, or to • Autograph Signings receive a pricing quote, please contact Drew Smith at • Special Programming (703) 940-3408 or email [email protected].