Preston Riley (born October 30, 1947) is a former

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wide receiver. He played for the

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from 1970 to 1972 and for the

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in 1973. Preston Riley is infamous for fumbling the onside kick in the 1972 playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys that allowed Dallas to complete a miraculous comeback and prevent San Francisco from going to their first Super Bowl.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Riley, Preston 1947 births Living people American football wide receivers Memphis Tigers football players San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Vicksburg, Mississippi New Orleans Saints players