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Today, professional football is about profit and making money. But it's not about how much money you spend, it's about how wisely you spend it.

John Riggins

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John Riggins
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: August 4
American Football Player
Seneca
Kansas
Robert John Riggins
The Diesel
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Professional
Profit
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Football
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