Ted Wright
Weldon H. "Ted" Wright (November 15, 1913 – December 1, 1983) was an American football halfback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played college football at North Texas State Teachers College.
- This is about the American football player; for others, see Theodore Wright (disambiguation).
| Position: | Halfback | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 15, 1913 Savoy, Texas | ||||||||
| Died: | December 1, 1983 (aged 70) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Sherman (Sherman, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | North Texas State Teachers | ||||||||
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Early life
Wright was born in Savoy, Texas and attended Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas.
College career
Wright attended and played college football at North Texas State Teachers College, now known as the University of North Texas. He became the first player from North Texas to play in the NFL.[1]
Professional career
Wright was signed by the Boston Redskins, where he played in 1934 and part of 1935. In November, he was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he played for the remainder of the season.[2]
References
- "Mean Green NFL Connections". University of North Texas. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- "Brooklyn Buys Ted Wright From Boston to Relieve Kercheval". Lewiston Daily Sun. November 14, 1935. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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