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Riley, Ron
– Year of induction: 2005
Years played: 1988-1990
Clubs: Northants Stormbringers (1988), Glasgow Lions (1989), Leicester
Panthers (1990)
Position: Linebacker
Riley played for the Northants Storm in 1988 and Leicester Panthers in
1990, but it is at the Storm where he performed exceptionally and is
the main reason why he is remembered as the greatest defensive import
to have played in the UK. The middle linebacker made 125 solo tackles
that season (2nd in the league), as he terrorized Budweiser League
teams that season.
He also played for the 1989 Midwest Football League side Racine Raiders
that were crowned World Champions under the banner of the MLFA. He
returned to the UK in 1989 with the Glasgow Lions but was injured
midseason, and moved on in 1990 to the Leicester Panthers.
He helped the Panthers to the quarter-finals of the NDMA league with 85
solo tackles and a league high 7 interceptions (returning 1 for a TD).
He currently resides in Janesville, Wisconsin.
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Riley (#53) tries to bat down a pass vs Fylde
in 1990
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