About Don O'Riley
Lived 1945 – 1997 (aged 52). Don O'Riley was an American baseball player.
Donald Lee O'Riley (March 12, 1945 – May 2, 1997) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in 18 games for the Kansas City Royals during the inaugural 1969 season and nine games during the 1970 season. He was traded along with Pat Kelly from the Royals to the Chicago White Sox for Gail Hopkins and John Matias on October 13, 1970.
O'Riley died at age 52 after being fatally shot during a convenience store robbery.
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Who was Don O'Riley?
American baseball player (1945–1997)
When was Don O'Riley born?
Don O'Riley was born on 12 March 1945 in Topeka.
When did Don O'Riley die?
Don O'Riley died on 2 May 1997 in Kansas City.
What was Don O'Riley's occupation?
Don O'Riley was a baseball player.
What nationality was Don O'Riley?
Don O'Riley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don O'Riley. https://biography.guide/don-o-riley/
MLA: "Don O'Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-o-riley/.
Chicago: "Don O'Riley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-o-riley/.
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