Former Bengal defensive back Ken Riley played his entire career for Cincinnati from 1969-1983. He is just the second player who spent most of his career with the Stripes to make it into the Hall of Fame, joining former teammate Anthony Munoz.
Riley finished his career with 65 interceptions, recording at least one each season, including four his rookie year in 1969. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 72.
Other members of this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class include Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis, Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Don Coryell, Chuck Howley, and Joe Klecko.
The ceremony started at 12 p.m. at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns before they take on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr /Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Photos: Notable deaths 2020 Ken Riley, a 15-year NFL veteran with the Cincinnati Bengals who played and coached at Florida A&M University, died June 7. He was 72. (Gary Landers/Associated Press File) (Gary Landers/Associated Press File)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 6 Oct 1996: Linebacker Zach Thomas of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a game against the Seatte Seahawks at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Seahawks won the game, 22-15. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame LOS ANGELES - 1986: Head coach Don Coryell of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field before a 1986 NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 17-13. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Demarcus Ware watches play against the Seattle Seahawks in a pre-season game August 22, 2005 in Seattle. The Cowboys defeated the Seahawks 18 - 10. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame CINCINNATI, OH - 1969: Corner back Ken Riley #13 of the Cincinnati Bengals poses for a portrait circa 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images) (B Bennett/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns before they take on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr /Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 15, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 09: Safety Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers smiles during warmups just before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers during the season opening NFL game at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) (J. Meric/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 26: Former player Joe Klecko of the New York Jets speaks to the crowd as his jersey is retired during halftime against the New England Patriots on December 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots won the game 23-7. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame DETROIT - FEBRUARY 05: Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker and MVP of Super Bowl V Chuck Howley is seen on the field as he is introduced prior to Super Bowl XL between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field on February 5, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) (Brian Bahr/Getty Images)