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Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins

The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.

Published July 9, 2026, 5:04 PM

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Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins

The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.

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Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins

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