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Jack Riley A Family Affair for Northwestern...

June 13, 1909 - Chicago. Illinois - Jack Riley, the fine Northwestern tackle from 1929 to 1931, was...

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"Jack Riley A Family Affair for Northwestern Wildcats"

Last updated 📅 2025-06-12

June 13, 1909 - Chicago. Illinois - Jack Riley, the fine Northwestern tackle from 1929 to 1931, was born. According to the NFF, Riley was one of four brothers to play football for Northwestern University.

Jack was a key player in the school's glory years, when Northwestern had a 20-5-1 record and won two Big Ten championships during his time there. After his stellar play during the 1931 season, he was named to the All-America team. Jack was also a great crew member on the rowing team and a fantastic wrestler, having won the national collegiate heavyweight championship in 1931 and 1932. He also won a silver medal in wrestling in the 1932 Olympics. In 1988, Jack Riley's accomplishments on the collegiate gridiron were memorialized in the College Football Hall of Fame. 

After college, Riley played professional football for two years with the Boston Redskins, then transitioned into pro wrestling.

  • HASHTAGS: #June13 #JackRiley #RileyJack #Tackle #BostonRedskins #NorthwesternWildcats #WashingtonCommanders #Number37 #Number21 #Football #CollegeFootballHallofFame #Wrestling
  • DOB: June 13
  • EVENTDAY: June 13
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Jack Riley, Riley Jack
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Tackle
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Boston Redskins, Northwestern Wildcats, Washington Commanders
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 37
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 21
  • SPORTS: Football, College Football Hall of Fame, Wrestling
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"Riley, Jack"

Dive into the formidable career of Jack Riley, a true gridiron legend from Northwestern University, whose immense strength and skill dominated the trenches. This video explores the legacy of a player known for his power as a tackle and his impact as a wrestler.
Riley was a two-time All-American in football, anchoring Northwestern's lines in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His prowess wasn't limited to the football field; he was also an Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. Discover how Riley's dual-sport excellence and sheer physical dominance made him a force to be reckoned with and earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame. Dive into the formidable career of Jack Riley, a true gridiron legend from Northwestern University, whose immense strength and skill dominated the trenches. This video explores the legacy of a player known for his power as a tackle and his impact as a wrestler...