About Eddie Riska
Lived 1919 – 1992 (aged 72). Eddie Riska was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Edward Joseph Riska Sr. (October 4, 1919 – August 3, 1992) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American college player at Notre Dame and played several years in the National Basketball League (NBL) of the United States. Riska was the MVP during the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1942.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Riska?
American basketball player
When was Eddie Riska born?
Eddie Riska was born on 4 October 1919 in Chicago.
When did Eddie Riska die?
Eddie Riska died on 3 August 1992 in Houston.
What was Eddie Riska's occupation?
Eddie Riska was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Eddie Riska?
Eddie Riska was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Riska. https://biography.guide/eddie-riska/
MLA: "Eddie Riska." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-riska/.
Chicago: "Eddie Riska." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-riska/.
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