Arthur Riley Explained

Arthur Riley
Birth Date:26 December 1903
Birth Place:Boksburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs1:Transvaal
Years2:1925–39
Clubs2:Liverpool
Caps2:338
Goals2:0

Arthur Riley (26 December 1903 – July 1984) was a South African international footballer who also played football for Liverpool.

Life and playing career

On 26 November 1939, Riley played in goal as part of an All-British XI versus a Football League XI, in the Red Cross Fund International. The All-British XI lost the match 3–2.[1]

Riley died in July 1984 in Cape Town, South Africa. However some sources claim he died in St Helens, Merseyside.[2]

Career details

References

  1. Web site: Football League XI v All British . Play Up, Liverpool . 26 December 1939.
  2. Web site: Arthur Jack Riley . Play Up, Liverpool . 31 July 1984.

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