Archie Wright
Scottish footballer-manager
About Archie Wright
Lived 1924 – 1990 (aged 65). Archie Wright was a British association football player and association football coach.
Archibald Watson Wright (23 November 1924 – 30 April 1990) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward. During his career, he played for Hamilton Academical, Clyde, Falkirk, Blackburn Rovers, Grimsby Town, and Accrington Stanley.
Wright was signed for a small fee by then Grimsby Town manager Bill Shankly in 1953.
He later became manager of Airdrieonians, and was in charge of the club as of December 1964.
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Who was Archie Wright?
Scottish footballer-manager (1924-1990)
When was Archie Wright born?
Archie Wright was born on 23 November 1924 in Glasgow.
When did Archie Wright die?
Archie Wright died on 30 April 1990 in Airdrie.
What was Archie Wright's occupation?
Archie Wright was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Archie Wright?
Archie Wright was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archie Wright. https://biography.guide/archie-wright/
MLA: "Archie Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/archie-wright/.
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