Arthur Wright

Also known as Arthur William Tempest Wright

Arthur William Tempest Wright was an English footballer who played as a left half. A former England schoolboy international, Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland.He was signed at the age of 14 after 3 appearances for England schoolboys. He made his first team debut against Leeds at Roker Park on 16 April 1938. He went on to make 281 league and FA Cup appearances for the club with his final league game being at Sheff Utd on 14 March 1955. Touted many times for an England cap, in season 48–49 he represented the Football League and was then selected for a full England call up on an end of season tour to Europe.

Occupation: association football player
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: September 23, 1919
Died: May 27, 1985

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Arthur William Tempest Wright (23 September 1919 – 27 May 1985) was an English footballer who played as a left half. A former England schoolboy international, Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland. After retiring, he joined the club's coaching staff. References 1919 births English men's footballers Sunderland A.F.C. players 1985 deaths Men's association football wing halves English Football League players English Football League representative players Sunderland A.F.C. non-playing staff Footballers from Northumberland

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Also known as Arthur William Tempest Wright

About Arthur Wright

About Arthur Wright

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