Bill Riley (ice hockey, born 1950)
| Bill Riley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 20, 1950 Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1984 | ||
William James Riley (born September 20, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, and was the third black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets between 1974 and 1980. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1974 to 1984, was spent in the minor leagues.