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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billy_Wright_(footballerBilly Wright (footballer, born 1924) - Wikipedia

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   William Ambrose Wright CBE (6 February 1924 – 3 September 1994) was an English footballer who played as a centre-back. He spent his entire club career at Wolverhampton Wanderers .

2. www.expressandstar.com › news › FeaturesFrom Ironbridge to England legend: The great life of Billy Wright

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   Nov 8, 2021 · Billy is the little boy, far right with his mother, Annie. Front row, seated, far left, is his dad, Tommy Wright. "I could see Billy was born to football," Tom was to say.

3. www.expressandstar.com › news › nostalgiaBilly Wright – Golden memories of a Wolves legend at 100

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   Feb 5, 2024 · Billy Wright would have been 100 today. Born in Ironbridge on February 6, 1924, has there ever been a greater player to don the gold shirt of Wolves or, for that matter, the white shirt of...

4. www.independent.co.uk › news › peopleObituary: Billy Wright | The Independent | The Independent

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   Sep 4, 1994 · William Ambrose Wright, footballer, football manager, television executive: born Ironbridge, Shropshire 6 February 1924; played for Wolverhampton Wanderers 1938-58; capped 105 times for England...

5. www.shropshirestar.com › news › featuresBilly Wright – Golden memories of a Wolves legend at 100

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   Feb 5, 2024 · Born in Ironbridge on February 6, 1924, has there ever been a greater player to don the gold shirt of Wolves or, for that matter, the white shirt of England? He led Wolves through years of glory...

6. www.englandfootball.com › billy-wrightEngland Football legend profile: Billy Wright | England Football

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   - Wright captained England on 90 occasions, a record he held until World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore equalled him in 1973. - Wright once played in 70 consecutive England internationals between 1951 and 1959 – captaining England in every match – an all-time record for the Three Lions.

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   Would Billy Wright have been 100 today?

   • Billy Wright would have been 100 today. Born in Ironbridge on February 6, 1924, has there ever been a greater player to don the gold shirt of Wolves or, for that matter, the white shirt of England? He led Wolves through years of glory and illustrious achievement. He was the first England player to receive 100 caps.

   Billy Wright – Golden memories of a Wolves legend at 100

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   Who is Billy Wright?

   • Legend. No other word for it to describe Billy Wright, the golden boy of football. The Wolves and England legend. The greatest player ever to pull on an England shirt? The greatest ever Wolves player? People will have their opinions, but nobody would deny that Ironbridge-born Billy is up there with the very best. It was in his genes.

   From Ironbridge to England legend: The great life of Billy Wright

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   Was Billy Wright born to football?

   • As so often, his talent was in the genes, as his dad Tommy Wright was an able footballer who played in local teams. "I could see Billy was born to football. He took to it naturally," he was to recall. Holding the ball in Madeley Modern School's unbeaten 1937-1938 season.

   Billy Wright – Golden memories of a Wolves legend at 100

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   When did Billy Wright die?

   • 1994: September 3, died at his North London home. In accordances with his wishes, his ashes were scattered on the pitch at Molineux. 1996: Wife Joy unveils bronze statue outside the Billy Wright stand, Molineux. Achievements: 535 League and Cup appearances (sources vary on the number!) for Wolves, Wolves captain 1947-59.

   From Ironbridge to England legend: The great life of Billy Wright

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8. www.wolves.co.uk › news › featuresBilly Wright CBE | 100 years since the birth of a legend

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   Feb 6, 2024 · Born in the historic Shropshire town of Ironbridge in 1924, his football talent soon became obvious and his school’s sportsmaster encouraged him to answer a Wolverhampton Wanderers advert for youngsters to join the club’s groundstaff, which among other things meant helping the club’s groundsman and doing tasks in addition to football.