About Philip Wright
Lived 1903 – 1968 (aged 65). Philip Wright was a British cricketer.
Philip Alan Wright (1903–1968) was an English cricketer active from 1921 to 1929 who played for Northamptonshire. He appeared in 93 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium pace. One of three brothers who played cricket, Wright was born in Kettering on 16 May 1903 and died there on 21 December 1968. He scored 1,459 runs with a highest score of 83 and took 343 wickets with a best performance of six for 37. He also played for Cambridge University and represented the Gentlemen in a Gentlemen v Players match in 1924.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Wright?
English cricketer (1903-1968)
When was Philip Wright born?
Philip Wright was born on 16 May 1903.
When did Philip Wright die?
Philip Wright died on 21 December 1968 in Kettering.
What was Philip Wright's occupation?
Philip Wright was a cricketer.
What nationality was Philip Wright?
Philip Wright was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philip Wright (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Wright. https://biography.guide/philip-wright/
MLA: "Philip Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-wright/.
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