About Arthur Riley
Born 1903. Arthur Riley was a South African association football player.
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.
Riley died in July 1984 in Cape Town, South Africa. However some sources claim he died in St Helens, Merseyside.
Career details
Liverpool F.C (1925–1940) – 338 appearances
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Riley?
Association footballer
When was Arthur Riley born?
Arthur Riley was born on 26 December 1903 in Boksburg.
What was Arthur Riley's occupation?
Arthur Riley was an association football player.
What nationality was Arthur Riley?
Arthur Riley was South African.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Riley. https://biography.guide/arthur-riley/
MLA: "Arthur Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-riley/.
Chicago: "Arthur Riley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-riley/.
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