A bittersweet moment awaits the family of Ken Riley on Aug. 5 when he is enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ken Riley II is thrilled his dad, who starred for the Cincinnati Bengals throughout his 15-year career, finally receives the honor. He wishes Riley, who died three years ago, would be here to experience it.
“I think he’ll definitely be proud,” Riley II said, imagining his dad's reaction. “With all the sense of accomplishment, he probably wouldn’t admit it. This will be the highest honor and to reach that ... and be recognized as one of the greatest players ever to do it.