About Billy Riley
Lived 1855 – 1887 (aged 31–32). Billy Riley was an American baseball player.
William James Riley (1855–1887), nicknamed "Pigtail Billy", was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the 1875 Keokuk Westerns and the 1879 Cleveland Blues.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Riley?
Major League Baseball outfielder
When was Billy Riley born?
Billy Riley was born in 1855 in Cincinnati.
When did Billy Riley die?
Billy Riley died on 9 November 1887 in Cincinnati.
What was Billy Riley's occupation?
Billy Riley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Billy Riley?
Billy Riley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Riley (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Riley. https://biography.guide/billy-riley-baseball-player/
MLA: "Billy Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-riley-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Riley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-riley-baseball-player/.
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