About Monty Wright
Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 80). Monty Wright was a British association football player.
Monty Wright (29 May 1931 – 6 April 2012) was an English footballer, who played as a left-footed wing half in the Football League in the 1950s for Stockport County and Chester City F.C.
Monty was in the Leeds United reserves team in 1952-53 and he played with John Charles and Jack Charlton. He retired early from football after suffering a detached retina eye injury. He later went on to run Monty's Newsagents in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire for 15 years until 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Monty Wright?
Footballer (1931-2012)
When was Monty Wright born?
Monty Wright was born on 29 May 1931 in Shirebrook.
When did Monty Wright die?
Monty Wright died on 6 April 2012 in Sutton in Ashfield.
What was Monty Wright's occupation?
Monty Wright was an association football player.
What nationality was Monty Wright?
Monty Wright was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Monty Wright. https://biography.guide/monty-wright/
MLA: "Monty Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/monty-wright/.
Chicago: "Monty Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/monty-wright/.
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