About Avon Riley
Lived 1958 – 2020 (aged 62). Avon Riley was an American american football player.
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.
He died on July 2, 2020, in Houston, Texas, at age 62.
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Who was Avon Riley?
American football player
When was Avon Riley born?
Avon Riley was born on 10 February 1958 in Savannah.
When did Avon Riley die?
Avon Riley died on 2 July 2020.
What was Avon Riley's occupation?
Avon Riley was an american football player.
What nationality was Avon Riley?
Avon Riley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Avon Riley. https://biography.guide/avon-riley/
MLA: "Avon Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/avon-riley/.
Chicago: "Avon Riley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/avon-riley/.
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