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Ranking the greatest position groups in Washington Football Team history

By Tim Meek

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – CIRCA 1985: Running back George Rogers #38 and John Riggins #44 of the Washington Football Team looks on together in this photo during a Washington Football Team practice circa 1985 in Washington, D.C.. Rogers played for Washington from 1985-87. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CIRCA 1985: Running back George Rogers #38 and John Riggins #44 of the Washington Football Team looks on together in this photo during a Washington Football Team practice circa 1985 in Washington, D.C.. Rogers played for Washington from 1985-87. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

No. 6 – Running Backs (Larry Brown, Riggo, Portis, Stephen Davis, Alfred Morris, Terry Allen, Byner)

Super Bowl XVII was the setting. Fourth-and-one from the 43-yard line. Washington was down 17-13 in the fourth quarter to the Dolphins. I-Right, 70-Chip was the call.

It was a play that would become the most iconic moment in Washington Football Team history, as John Riggins strong armed the defender, tore away from the grasp of his jersey, and marched down the sideline to lead Washington to its first Super Bowl victory.

To this day, the NFL showcases Riggo’s 70-Chip play as part of its Super Bowl promotions.  The Washington Football Team has sent three running backs to the Hall of Fame, and they’ve been a staple to the success of the team through the years.

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