Tim Riordan
| No. 10, 14[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 15, 1960 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | New London |
| College: | Temple |
| Supplemental draft: | 1984: 3rd round, 73rd pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Timothy P. Riordan (born July 15, 1960) is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Temple University.
Early life and college
[edit]Timothy P. Riordan was born on July 15, 1960, in New London, Connecticut.[1] He attended New London High School.[1]
Riordan played college football for the Temple Owls of Temple University and was a two-year letterman from 1982 to 1983. He completed 13 of 30 passes (43.3%) for 107 yards and three interceptions in 1981.[2] During the 1982 season, he recorded 157 completions on 247 passing attempts (63.6%) for 1,840 yards, 13 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while also rushing for two touchdowns.[2] His completion percentage was the highest among independents that year.[2] Riordan also led all independents with a 137.8 passer rating.[2] He completed 143 of 277 passes (51.6%) for 1,732 yards, seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 1983 while scoring two rushing touchdowns.[2]
Professional career
[edit]On January 4, 1984, Riordan was a territorial selection of the Philadelphia Stars in the 1984 USFL draft.[1][3] He signed with the Stars on January 20, 1984.[3] He played in 14 games for the Stars during the 1984 USFL season, totaling six completions on 11 attempts for 103 yards, and one carry for three yards.[1] On June 5, 1984, Riordan was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players.[4][3] The Stars moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1985. He completed 21 of 36 (58.3%) passes for 260 yards and one touchdown in 1985.[1] He became a free agent after the 1985 season.[3]
On August 14, 1986, Riordan signed with the Cardinals.[3] However, he was soon released on August 28, 1986.[3]
On October 14, 1987, Riordan was signed by the New Orleans Saints during the 1987 NFL players strike.[3] He played in one game for the Saints, rushing once for three yards and throwing an incompletion.[5] He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Tim Riordan". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Tim Riordan". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Tim Riordan Pro Football Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Tim Riordan". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
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[edit]- Living people
- 1960 births
- Players of American football from New London County, Connecticut
- American football quarterbacks
- Temple Owls football players
- Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars players
- St. Louis Cardinals (football) players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Sportspeople from New London, Connecticut
- NFL replacement players
- 20th-century American sportsmen