Arthur Wright

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, 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 (at the age of 18) 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. Sadly at the time his two young daughters were ill so he stayed at home to look after his family he was never given another chance....

After retiring, he joined the club's coaching staff where he remained until leaving the club in 1969. It is believed he is the clubs longest serving one club man.