Lee Riley

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For the major league outfielder, see Lee Riley (baseball).

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Lee Riley
Date of birth:	August 24, 1932 (1932-08-24) (age 75)
Place of birth:	Omaha, NE
Career information
Position(s):	Defensive back
College:	Detroit Mercy
NFL Draft:	1955 / Round: 4
Organizations
As player:
1955 1956-1959 1960 1961-1962	Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants New York Titans (AFL)
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Leon Francis Riley (born August 24, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska) was an American football defensive back in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. He also played in the American Football League for the New York Titans. Riley played college football at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Lee's father played professional baseball and briefly played in Major Leagues during World War II Father's name was Leon. Father relocated to Rome, New York and to assume role as player/manager of semi-pro baseball team in 1940's to early 1950's. Lee grew up in Rome, New York and played eight-man football at St. Aloysius Academy in high school. He then went to U of Detroit and was drafted by Detroit Lions. He was inducted into Rome, New York Hall of Fame In his last year of professional football he led AFL in pass interceptions. Younger brother was born in Rome. (Pat Riley). The family relocated to Capital region in early 1950's. Younger brother later played basketball at Linton High School, University of Kentucky, and LA Lakers and coached in NBA for Lakers, Knicks, and Heat.