Gerald Riggs - Inducted 2004

Biography:

Gerald Riggs has enjoyed success on the football field at every level. From his standout days at both Bonanza High School and Arizona State to his 10-year NFR career with the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, Riggs has been a gridiron star.
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, which were 19th best all-time.
Riggs, who now live in Atlanta, devotes much of his time watching son Gerald Riggs Jr., who is a standout running back at the University of Tennessee.

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The Riggs File

 Born: Las Vegas, 1960

Education: Arizona State

Family: 
Wife, Aleta, daughter and two sons

Claim to Fame: Star running back at Bonanza High School, Arizona State, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins; played in three Pro Bowls; compiled three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Falcons.