About Bill Riley
Lived 1921 – 2000 (aged 78). Bill Riley was an American ice hockey player.
William J. Riley (October 6, 1921, in Medford, Massachusetts – February 16, 2000) was an ice hockey player. Riley helped lead Dartmouth College to the first two Frozen Fours during his career, ending as runners-up in both 1948 and 1949. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977. His brothers John and Joe are also in the USHOF.
Awards and honors Award Year AHCA First Team All-American 1947–48 NCAA All-Tournament First Team 1948 AHCA First Team All-American 1948–49 NCAA All-Tournament Second Team 1949
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Who was Bill Riley?
American ice hockey player (1921-2000)
When was Bill Riley born?
Bill Riley was born on 6 October 1921.
When did Bill Riley die?
Bill Riley died on 16 February 2000.
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Bill Riley was an ice hockey player.
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Bill Riley was American.
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· DBpedia: Bill Riley (ice hockey, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Riley. https://biography.guide/bill-riley/
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