About George Wright
Lived 1930 – 2000 (aged 70). George Wright was a British association football player.
George Wright (19 March 1930 – 7 September 2000) was an English footballer who played as a right-back.
Wright was born in Ramsgate, Kent and began his career at Ramsgate Athletic. He played for Margate, where he made 22 appearances, before joining West Ham United in February 1951. He went on to make 161 League, and 9 cup appearances for the east London club, and played his last game for the Irons on 22 March 1958 against Grimsby Town.
He was a part of the London XI team that lost 6–0 to Barcelona on 1 May 1958.
He moved to Leyton Orient in the summer of 1958,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Wright?
English footballer (1930)
When was George Wright born?
George Wright was born on 19 March 1930 in Ramsgate.
When did George Wright die?
George Wright died on 7 September 2000.
What was George Wright's occupation?
George Wright was an association football player.
What nationality was George Wright?
George Wright was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wright (footballer, born 1930)
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