Avon Riley
American football player (1958–2020)
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Avon Riley (February 10, 1958 – July 2, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL draft. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. Riley also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1]
PositionLinebacker
BornFebruary 10, 1958
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 2020 (aged 62)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | February 10, 1958 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 2, 2020 (aged 62) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Savannah | ||||||||
| College | UCLA | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 9th round, 243rd overall pick | ||||||||
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