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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 .
Birth. 6 Feb 1924. Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England. Death. 3 Sep 1994 (aged 70) London, City of London, Greater London, England. Burial. Cremated, Ashes scattered. Specifically: Ashes scattered by family on the field at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England Add to Map.
- February 6, 1924
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...
Nov 8, 2021 · A stand at Molineux was named after him and there is also a sculpture standing proudly outside the main entrance to the stadium in recognition of one of the club's greatest servants – Billy...
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...
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.
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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.
