About Harry Wright
Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 73). Harry Wright was an American coach.
Harry Charles Wright (October 4, 1919 – March 9, 1993) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame, quarterbacking the 1941 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team to an undefeated record. Wright served as the head football coach at the University of Portland in 1949 and the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 1958 to 1963, compiling a career college football coaching record of 35–28–1. He also worked an assistant coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 to 1966 under head coach Allie Sherman. Wright was later the mayor of Sparta Township, New Jersey.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Wright?
American football player (1919-1993)
When was Harry Wright born?
Harry Wright was born on 4 October 1919 in Manhattan.
When did Harry Wright die?
Harry Wright died on 9 March 1993 in Hackensack.
What was Harry Wright's occupation?
Harry Wright was a coach.
What nationality was Harry Wright?
Harry Wright was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Wright (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Wright. https://biography.guide/harry-wright-coach/
MLA: "Harry Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-wright-coach/.
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