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