About Alf Riley
Lived 1889 – 1958 (aged 68–69). Alf Riley was an association football player.
Alfred Riley (7 December 1889–1958) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played in the 1921 FA Cup Final as Wolves lost 1–0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Honours Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup runner-up: 1920–21
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Who was Alf Riley?
English footballer
When was Alf Riley born?
Alf Riley was born on 7 December 1889 in Stafford.
When did Alf Riley die?
Alf Riley died in 1958.
What was Alf Riley's occupation?
Alf Riley was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Riley. https://biography.guide/alf-riley/
MLA: "Alf Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-riley/.
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