Ralph Wright (footballer)

Ralph Wright (3 August 1947 – 7 June 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. Active in England and the United States, Wright made over 200 appearances in an 8-year career.

Ralph Wright
Personal information
Date of birth (1947-08-03)3 August 1947
Place of birth Newcastle, England
Date of death 7 June 2020(2020-06-07) (aged 72)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Spennymoor United
1968–1969 Norwich City 0 (0)
1969–1970 Bradford Park Avenue 14 (1)
1970–1971 Hartlepool United 24 (3)
1971–1972 Stockport County 21 (0)
1972–1973 Bolton Wanderers 32 (5)
1972Southport (loan) 6 (1)
1973 New York Cosmos 17 (1)
1973–1974 Southport 37 (2)
1974–1976 Miami Toros 52 (5)
1976 Dallas Tornado 5 (0)
Spennymoor United
Total 208 (18)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Newcastle, Wright played professionally in England and the United States for Spennymoor United, Norwich City, Bradford Park Avenue, Hartlepool United, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Southport, the New York Cosmos, the Miami Toros and the Dallas Tornado.[1][2]

Wright died on 7 June 2020.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. ^ "Profile". NASL Jerseys.
  3. ^ "GOODBYE, RALPH: Ex-Cosmos defender-midfielder Wright dies". Front Row Soccer. 8 June 2020.