Billy Wright (footballer, born 1931)

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Billy Wright
Personal information
Full name John William Wright[1]
Date of birth (1931-03-04)4 March 1931
Place of birth Blackpool, England
Date of death 14 April 2020(2020-04-14) (aged 89)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1955 Blackpool 15 (2)
1955–1958 Leicester City 27 (10)
1958–1959 Newcastle United 5 (3)
1959–1961 Plymouth Argyle 42 (9)
1961–1962 Millwall 15 (0)
– Tonbridge
– Bexley United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John William Wright (4 March 1931 – 14 April 2020) was an English footballer who played in midfield. He played for Blackpool, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall.[2]

Career[]

Wright began his career with his hometown club Blackpool in 1951. In four years he made fifteen League appearances, his chances largely limited by Stanley Matthews being ahead of him in the pecking order.[2]

In 1955 he joined Leicester City, for whom he made 27 League appearances and scored ten goals.

After three years at Filbert Street, Wright moved north to Newcastle United in 1958. In five League appearances he scored three goals.

The south coast was Wright's next destination, in 1959. He joined Plymouth Argyle, and went onto make 42 League appearances for the club, netting nine goals.

In 1961 Wright signed for Millwall. He made fifteen League appearances in his one season with the Lions.

He moved into non-League football with Tonbridge Angels.

Death[]

Wright died on 14 April 2020, aged 89.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Gerry Wolstenholme's obituary of Billy Wright, 19 April 2020
  2. ^ a b c "Billy Wright (1931-2020)" - Blackpool F.C., 19 April 2020

External links[]

  • Billy Wright at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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