Arthur Riley
South African soccer player
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Arthur Riley (26 December 1903 – July 1984) was a South African international footballer who also played football for Liverpool.
Date of birth
26 December 1903
Place of birth
Boksburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
Date of death
July 1984 (aged 80)
Position
Goalkeeper
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 December 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Boksburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa | ||
| Date of death | July 1984 (aged 80) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Transvaal | |||
| 1925–39 | Liverpool | 338 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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
- Liverpool F.C (1925–1940) – 338 appearances
