About W. C. Riley
Lived 1903 – 1954 (aged 51). W. C. Riley was an American head coach and american football coach.
Wilbur Clifford "Jack" Riley (January 4, 1903 – April 30, 1954) was an American football coach, athletic administrator, and teacher.
Riley was born in Scott City, Kansas, in 1903. He attended Kansas State Teachers College of Hays located in Hays, Kansas, where he received varsity letters in both football and basketball.
After graduating from college, Riley coached high school football in Oberlin, Kansas for five years from 1925 to 1929. He was also the athletic director while at Hays. The school's name was changed to Fort Hays State College in 1931.
In September 1935, Riley joined the faculty of The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where he served at various times as football and baseball coach, athletic director, and an instructor in history and Bible. He retired from athletic duties after suffering the heart attack, but remained at The Hill School as an instructor. He died in 1954 upon suffering his second heart attack in 16 months.
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Who was W. C. Riley?
American football coach (1903–1954)
When was W. C. Riley born?
W. C. Riley was born on 4 January 1903 in Scott City.
When did W. C. Riley die?
W. C. Riley died on 30 April 1954 in Pottstown.
What was W. C. Riley's occupation?
W. C. Riley was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was W. C. Riley?
W. C. Riley was American.
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