Jack Riley

Wrestler ⋅ Class of 1974

Wilmette, Illinois

Jack Riley won the NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in 1931 and in

1932. In 1932 he placed 2nd in the Olympics. Mr. Riley later coached at Northwestern University where his teams were well represented in the Big 10 and in the National Championships. One of his protégés was Mr. Ken Kraft, present coach at Northwestern University and a member of this Hall of Fame.

All-American in Football in 1931

Grand Marshall 1984

Deceased 1993

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