About James Riley
Lived 1860 – 1937 (aged 76). James Riley was a British cricketer.
James Riley (11 December 1860 – 8 November 1937) was an English cricketer. Riley was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Riley made two first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire in 1898 against Derbyshire at Trent Bridge in the County Championship and against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's. These two matches saw him score a total of 3 runs and bowled a total of 23 wicketless overs.
He died at Derby, Derbyshire on 8 November 1937.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Riley?
cricketer (1860-1937)
When was James Riley born?
James Riley was born on 11 December 1860 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
When did James Riley die?
James Riley died on 8 November 1937 in Derby.
What was James Riley's occupation?
James Riley was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Riley?
James Riley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Riley (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Riley. https://biography.guide/james-riley/
MLA: "James Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-riley/.
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