The late Ken Riley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2023 as a Cincinnati Bengal, and the induction ceremony has come and gone, with his family attending to accept the honor in his place.
At the Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills, Riley’s family received his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence at halftime.
Riley was voted into the Hall of Fame three years after he passed away after years of being left out despite having the fifth most interceptions all time, tied with Charles Woodson who also had 65.
Riley’s son thanked fans outside of the stadium before the game for the support they gave to his father over the years and said that he wouldn’t have been inducted if it weren’t for them.
While the late Ken Riley couldn't be there in body, he was most definitely present in spirit.
At Sunday's @Bengals game, Riley's family received his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence, Created by @KayJewelers. pic.twitter.com/xJ5oNgliRl
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) November 9, 2023
Ken Riley II thanks fans while at tailgate Sunday! This family is something special ❤️
🎥 @AurileusFC pic.twitter.com/GfwhHGtZKX
— Bengal Jim’s BTR (@bengaljims_BTR) November 8, 2023
Ken Riley II and Barbara Riley are here.
Late Ken Riley will be honored at half with the @ProFootballHOF “Ring of Excellence.” @KenRileyII1 #Bengals @fox19 pic.twitter.com/T22maag6o6
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) November 6, 2023
Really cool moment yesterday at tailgate. Ken Riley II and Barbara Riley (Ken Kiley Sr wife) were asked to sign a @ProFootballHOF truck. Barbara did the honors and signed Ken’s name ❤️
The 76th signature of a HOF’er on this truck! pic.twitter.com/NEbV3WI6HM
— Bengal Jim’s BTR (@bengaljims_BTR) November 6, 2023
