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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.
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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 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.
Willian Ambrose Wright, better known as Billy Wright, was born in Ironbridge on 6th February 1924. The son of a Coalbrookdale Iron Foundry worker he grew up to become a local footballing hero. Spotted by Mr Simpson at Madeley Senior School, Billy scored 10 goals on his debut at centre forward.
William Ambrose Wright, CBE (6 February 1924 – 3 September 1994) was an English footballer, who spent his whole career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The first footballer in the world to earn 100 international caps, Wright also holds the record for longest unbroken run in competitive international football.
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