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Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924)

Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924)

English footballer

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Is a
Person
Person
Awards Received
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Wolverhampton Football League First Division winner: 1953-54, 1957-58, 1958-59 FA Cup Winner: 1949 FA Super Cup finalist: 1958
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Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 1952 Nominee for the Golden Ball (France Football) 1957 Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1959 Included in the list of 100 legends of the Football League 1998 Member of the English Football Hall of Fame 2002
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England team FA Super Cup Winner: 1950
Citizenship
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Birthdate
February 6, 1924
Date of Death
September 3, 1994
Known for
He spent his entire career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, apart from a World War II spell with Leicester City. For 13 years he was the captain of the England national team and was the first player in the world to play 100 matches for his national team.
Nationality
England
England
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Occupation
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Manager (association football)
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Football player
Birthplace
Ironbridge
Ironbridge
Place of Death
London Borough of Barnet
London Borough of Barnet
Official Website
sirbillywright.com
Wikidata ID
Q223234

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