Ted Wright
- This is about the American football player; for others, see Theodore Wright (disambiguation).
| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 15, 1913 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Savoy, Texas | ||||||||
| Date of death: | December 1983 (age 70) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Sherman (Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | North Texas State Teachers College | ||||||||
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Weldon H. Wright, also known as "Ted" (November 15, 1913 – December 1983), was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played college football at North Texas State Teachers College.
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
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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