Arthur Wright (footballer)

Arthur William Tempest Wright (23 September 1919 – 27 May 1985) was an English footballer who played as a left half. A former England schoolboy international,[2] Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland. After retiring, he joined the club's coaching staff.[3]

Arthur Wright
Personal information
Full name Arthur William Tempest Wright[1]
Date of birth (1919-09-23)23 September 1919
Place of birth Burradon, England
Date of death 27 May 1985(1985-05-27) (aged 65)
Place of death Burradon, England
Playing position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1955 Sunderland 270 (13)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. "Arthur Wright". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  2. "Sunderland AFC Player Profile". Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  3. "Career statistics". Retrieved 5 January 2011.


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