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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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   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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   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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2. 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 .

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

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   Nov 8, 2021 · 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. His father, Tom Wright,...

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5. www.expressandstar.com › news › nostalgiaBilly 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...

6. 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...

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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 · Today, 6th February 2024, marks the centenary of the birth of Billy Wright, without doubt the most famous Wolves player of all time. As the first footballer in the world to play in a hundred full internationals, he has a permanent place in football history.

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   Sep 3, 2014 · Billy Wright, the first player to reach 100 caps for England, passed away 20 years ago today. He still holds the record for England captaincies, jointly with Bobby Moore, having led his country on 90 occasions. And he once made 70 consecutive England appearances - another record.

10. www.thesportsman.com › articles › 100-club-how-billy100 Club: How Billy Wright Became Football’s First Ever Centurion

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    Apr 11, 2022 · Born in Ironbridge, Shropshire, in 1924 he joined Wolves in 1938 with then-manager, Frank Buckley, initially thinking Wright was too small to have a career in the game, but he saw enough in the young player to hand him his debut as a 16-year-old in a wartime match in 1939.