Arthur Wright

English footballer (1919-1985)

PersonDied aged 65humanQ4800757

Also known as Arthur William Tempest Wright

Born: September 23, 1919
Died: May 27, 1985
Birthplace: Burradon
Place of death: Burradon
Citizenship: United Kingdom
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland(until 1927)
Occupation: association football player
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Arthur William Tempest Wright was an English footballer who played as a left half. A former England schoolboy international, Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland.He was signed at the age of 14 after 3 appearances for England schoolboys. He made his first team debut against Leeds at Roker Park on 16 April 1938. He went on to make 281 league and FA Cup appearances for the club with his final league game being at Sheff Utd on 14 March 1955. Touted many times for an England cap, in season 48–49 he represented the Football League and was then selected for a full England call up on an end of season tour to Europe. After retiring, he joined the club's coaching staff.

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Given name: Arthur
Position played on team / speciality: wing half
Sport: association football
Member of sports team: Sunderland A.F.C.(1937–1955) number of matches played/races/starts: 283 · number of points/goals/set scored: 14
Family name: Wright
Sex or gender: male

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