About James Wright
Born 1956. James Wright is an American american football player.
James Willie Wright (born September 1, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs.
Wright played special teams for Atlanta in 1978 before finding himself with the Broncos by 1980. After being mostly a bystander, Wright found his role grow under new head coach Dan Reeves starting in 1982. His best, and final, season came in 1985 when he started twelve games for the Broncos and recorded 28 catches for 246 yards and a touchdown.
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Who is James Wright?
American football player
When was James Wright born?
James Wright was born on 1 September 1956 in Fort Hood.
What is James Wright's occupation?
James Wright is an american football player.
What nationality is James Wright?
James Wright is American.
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· DBpedia: James Wright (tight end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wright. https://biography.guide/james-wright-american-football-player/
MLA: "James Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-wright-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "James Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-wright-american-football-player/.
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