Jack Riley (Cricketer)

Krissy · 06-12-2015, 16:52

Hello,

Basically I am trying to find more information on my great uncle. His name was Jack Riley born 1927 in Blackburn/Accrington, raised in Clayton Le Moors. Sibling to Fred and Peggy. He was a cricketer (he is on wikipedia). I would just like to find out about his life and his family, where they went and what happened to them after they left. I believe he has unfortunately died now but it would still be nice to make a connection because family is family. Also knowing more might help to shed some light on the family in general, why things were like they were etc.

Thank you for your time.

Krissy

PS would love pics

Bob Dobson · 06-12-2015, 20:04

Wikipedia tells that Jack died in 2008. It is possible that there was an obituary in the Observer for him - the library will have this . The secretary of Enfield CC may be able to help too and may put out an appeal t0 members for information. Likewise the county he played for. He may have been mentioned in Wisden or one of the cricket magazines shortly after his death. It is highly likely that Enfield will have some photos.

gpick24 · 07-12-2015, 08:33

A pic and some details of his games here - Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club - Lancashire Cricket League

Lost in Cornwall · 07-12-2015, 09:02

He had a daughter, Sharon (I think). Was in the same class as me at All Saints so would have been born 1956/7. Don't know what happened to her after that.

Bob Dobson · 07-12-2015, 10:51

He played only once for Worcester. It was against a university, so would have been seen as a 'trial'
I have a phone number for an Enfield committee man which might be useful. I will PM you, Krissy

Krissy · 07-12-2015, 11:46

Krissy · 07-12-2015, 11:48

Quick message as my internetdown and running out of phone credit, basically a big thank you to everyone

it truely means a lot x

Bob Dobson · 13-12-2015, 20:50

Jack was accountant at Jack Walker Steel and rose to become CEO. He married Minnie ? They lived at Broughton, Preston. Son worked for Walker Steel too, then in West Indies. Daughter was a textile designer. He was a cricket pro in the Ribblesdale League I will message Krissy my email address

Krissy · 14-12-2015, 03:03

Minnie was his wife - yes - I forgot my mum told me that too

Whoa, became a CEO, that certainly lifts my eyebrows in a state of pleasant shock.

Krissy · 14-12-2015, 03:03

ps i have sent you my email address

Bob Dobson · 14-12-2015, 12:48

I have sent Krissy the info I received from an Enfielder I have a book on the Ribblesdale League in my stock, so will look at that. An hour in Accrington Library should reveal some more gen

Bob Dobson · 18-12-2015, 10:36

More info on Jack Riley sent by email to Krissy

pamriley · 22-04-2016, 15:11

Hi Krissy,
I hope this post finds you. I am the grandaughter of Jack Riley. He had 3 children Philip, Christine and Susan. Unfortunately jack died in may 2008 after a long battle with cancer but Minnie my grandma is still alive. I cannot give you any answers as to why the family lost contact but his children may be able to. Feel free to contact me, always nice to hear about family. Xx

Krissy · 18-07-2016, 09:43

I cannot believe it has taken this long to notice I have a message from you Pam, so sorry about that! I will to message you my email privately. I actually stumbled on a picture of Jack the other day in an old Accrington book hence looking again here since on my mind. Otherwise email me : [email protected]

I really can't believe, so pleased and surprised to have reached you

Krissy · 21-07-2016, 09:13

Just as an update - I have managed to reach Jack's son now so thank you everyone for their input and going out of their way to help me. Took some time and courage on my part to actually make that finally step of saying "hello" but very happy that I had the opportunity to do it at all *smiles*. Thank you.

Pam, if you see this - feel free to still message me