About Harold Riley
Lived 1902 – 1989 (aged 86). Harold Riley was a British cricketer.
Harold Riley (3 October 1902 – 24 January 1989) was an English cricketer active from 1924 to 1937 who played for Leicestershire. He was born in Stoney Stanton and died in Leicester. He appeared in 94 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled off breaks. He scored 2,346 runs with a highest score of 101 and took five wickets with a best performance of two for 32.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harold Riley?
English cricketer (1902-1989)
When was Harold Riley born?
Harold Riley was born on 3 October 1902.
When did Harold Riley die?
Harold Riley died on 24 January 1989.
What was Harold Riley's occupation?
Harold Riley was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harold Riley?
Harold Riley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harold Riley (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Riley. https://biography.guide/harold-riley-cricketer/
MLA: "Harold Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harold-riley-cricketer/.
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