Doug Wright (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Douglas Wright[1] | ||
Date of birth | 29 April 1917 | ||
Place of birth | Rochford, England | ||
Date of death | 28 December 1992 75)[2] | (aged||
Place of death | Bedlington, England | ||
Playing position | Defender, left half[3] | ||
Youth career | |||
Chelmsford City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1936–1937 | Southend United | 31 | (2) |
1938–1946 | Newcastle United | 74 | (1) |
1948–1954 | Lincoln City | 233 | (2) |
1954–1957 | Blyth Spartans | ||
National team | |||
1938 | England | 1 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1954–1957 | Blyth Spartans (player-manager) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
John Douglas Wright (29 April 1917 – 28 December 1992) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United, Newcastle United and Lincoln City,[1] where he became player-coach. He also made one appearance for the England national team in the 4–0 victory over Norway in 1938.[4]
References
- 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 289. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ↑ "The Unlikely Lads - W". NUFC.com. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ↑ "Newcastle vs Preston: A forgotten match from nearly seven decades ago". 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "Player Report: Doug Wright". englandstats.com. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
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