About John Wright
Lived 1921 – 2008 (aged 87). John Wright was an American basketball player and military personnel.
John Thomas "Doc" Wright (January 8, 1921 – July 24, 2008) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Youngstown Bears in two games during the 1945–46 season and averaged 5.5 points per game. Some sources indicate that he played at George Washington University, but GWU's all-time letter winners records do not include him.
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Who was John Wright?
American basketball player
When was John Wright born?
John Wright was born on 8 January 1921 in Middletown.
When did John Wright die?
John Wright died on 24 July 2008 in Wildwood, Florida.
What was John Wright's occupation?
John Wright was a basketball player and military personnel.
What nationality was John Wright?
John Wright was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wright (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wright. https://biography.guide/john-wright-basketball-player/
MLA: "John Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wright-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "John Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wright-basketball-player/.
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