About Gordon Wright
Born 1899. Gordon Wright was an Australian rugby league player.
Gordon Wright was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the early 20th century. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs club.
Wright was a who played for the Eastern Suburbs club for seven seasons in the years (1917–23).
Try scoring record He was the NSWRL's leading try scorer for three consecutive seasons, in 1919, 1920 and 1921. This feat has been accomplished only twice since by Benny Wearing and Nathan Blacklock.
In a match against Balmain in 1920, he scored 5 tries.
He played 66 matches during his career for a total of 65 tries and is recognised as the 96th player to represent the Eastern Suburbs club. In all competitions including the City Cup, Wright scored a total of 84 tries in 80 games.
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Who was Gordon Wright?
Australian rugby league player
When was Gordon Wright born?
Gordon Wright was born on 29 July 1899.
What was Gordon Wright's occupation?
Gordon Wright was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Gordon Wright?
Gordon Wright was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon Wright (rugby league)
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