Hank Rivera

Games played	12
Games started	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Hank Rivera
No. 23, 20
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	December 25, 1938; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	December 23, 1996 (aged 57); Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Belmont (CA)
College	Oregon State
NFL draft	1962: 5th round, 67th overall pick
AFL draft	1962: 10th round, 73rd overall pick
Career history
	Oakland Raiders (1962); Buffalo Bills (1963);
Career AFL statistics
Games played
Games played	12
Games started	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Henry Charles Rivera (December 25, 1938) is a former professional football defensive back who played for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL). He was drafted in the 10th round of the 1962 AFL Draft. Rivera also played for the Buffalo Bills.

College career

Rivera played for Oregon State in college.

Career statistics

Year	Team	Games		Interceptions
Year	Team	GP	GS	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TDs	FR
1962	OAK	9	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
Career		9	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com

References

↑ "Article clipped from San Francisco Chronicle". San Francisco Chronicle. January 27, 1962. p. 37. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
↑ "Las Vegas Raiders | Official Team Website | Raiders.com". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
↑ "Buffalo Bills History: Who Wore It – Number 20". BuffaLowDown. May 14, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
1 2 "Hank Rivera Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2026.

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[1] "Article clipped from San Francisco Chronicle". San Francisco Chronicle. January 27, 1962. p. 37. Retrieved October 9, 2026.

[2] "Las Vegas Raiders | Official Team Website | Raiders.com". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved October 9, 2026.

[3] "Buffalo Bills History: Who Wore It – Number 20". BuffaLowDown. May 14, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2026.

[:1-4] 1 2 "Hank Rivera Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2026.