…  that former NBA coach, Pat Riley, has a tie to the American Football League?  His brother, Lee Riley, played defensive back for the New York Titans, and led the AFL with 11 interceptions in 1962.  The following link shows a page from William Ryczek’s fantastic book, Crash of the Titans, in which he discusses Riley.  If you have never read  Crash, do yourself a favor and find a copy.  It is a fantastic, in-depth look at perhaps the worst-managed, yet most colorful of AFL teams.

Lee Riley – Crash of the Titans