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Alexander Wright (other)
Alexander Wright or Alex Wright may refer to: Sportspeople * Alex Wright (born 1975), German wrestler * Alex Wright (footballer, born 1897), Scottish player for Aberdeen, Heart of Midlothian, Morton; player manager for Queen of the South * Alex Wright (footballer, born 1925) (1925–1999), Scottish player for Hibernian, Barnsley, Tottenham, Bradford Park Avenue and Falkirk *Alex Wright (footballer, born 1930) (1930–2000), Scottish football player and manager * Alexander Wright (American football) (born 1967), American football player and college coach * Alex Wright (American football), American football player *Alex Wright (racewalker) (born 1990), Irish race walker Other people * Alexander Wright (VC) (1826–1858), Irish soldier in the British Army and Victoria Cross recipient * Alex Wright (musician) (born 1980), Canadian musician and producer * Alex Wright (author), American writer and information architect See also *Alexander Matthew Wright (presenter) (born 1965), English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright
Alexander Wright (born May 17, 1975) is a German former professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter. He wrestled professionally in Germany and Japan before signing with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994. He remained a prominent mid-card performer during his seven-year tenure with WCW, including reigns as a one time Cruiserweight Champion, a one time World Television Champion and a one time World Tag Team Champion (with Disco Inferno). He was the owner, founder and CEO of New Sport Entertainment GmbH which is the company that owns New European Championship Wrestling. Professional wrestling career Early career (1991 - 1994) Alex was trained by his father Steve Wright, a British professional wrestler. He wrestled his first match in 1991 in Germany when he was sixteen years old. He wrestled in his hometown during his early career and also worked in Japan. World Championship Wrestling (1994 - 2001) Das Wunderkind (1994–1996) Wright was discovered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (footballer, Born 1897)
Alexander Wright was a Scottish football player and manager who played as a half back for Aberdeen, Heart of Midlothian, Greenock Morton and Queen of the South. Playing career Wright began playing with Aberdeen when he was only 16. He remained at the Dons until 1922, captaining the side in his latter years at the club. He was regarded as one of the best half backs in Scotland and gained representative honours when he played for the Scottish League against the English League. He made 143 appearances and scored 11 goals for the club. During the First World War he served with the Gordon Highlanders and Royal Engineers. When serving in London he also appeared at Millwall. Wright joined Heart of Midlothian for an estimated fee of £2500 in 1922 – a record fee for an Aberdeen player at the time – "The Queens", page 38, Iain McCartney, Creedon Publications, 2004 and remained a prominent figure in Scottish football. For three successive seasons, he played in the annual Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (footballer, Born 1925)
Alexander Mason Wright (18 October 1925 – 15 March 1999) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Bowhill Rovers, Hibernian, Barnsley, Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue and Falkirk. Playing career Wright began his career with youth side Bowhill Rovers. He joined Hibernian where he featured in three official matches. Wright signed for Barnsley in August 1947. The forward scored 31 goals in 84 appearances between 1947 and 1950 for Oakwell based club. In September 1950, Wright signed for Tottenham Hotspur in a £12,000 transfer deal. Wright scored on his senior debut against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 3 March 1951. He was a member of the ''Spurs'' Push and run First Division championship winning team of 1950-51. Retrieved 2 August 2010 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (footballer, Born 1930)
Alexander Deighton Wright (11 December 1930 – 12 January 2000) was a Scottish football player and manager. Early life Alex Wright was born at his mother's family home in Elmfoot Street, Oatlands. His parents married in 1929 at St Francis RC Church in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, and he was an only child. By the time he started school his parents had moved to McLean Street, Kinning Park, and his father was exhibiting symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Wright was initially enrolled in the elementary class at the closest school to his home, Lorne Street School, but after five months transferred to Kinning Park's RC primary school, Our Lady and St Margaret's in Stanley Street. His father's health continued to deteriorate and circumstances dictated that Wright attend the nearest secondary school to his home; Lambhill Street School, Kinning Park, instead of accepting a place in senior secondary education at St Gerard’s in Govan. Wright himself was hospitalised with tuberculosis be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Wright (American Football)
Alexander Wright (born July 19, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Raiders and St. Louis Rams. He was a two-time winner of the NFL's "Fastest Man" competition. He played college football at Auburn University. Early years Wright attended Albany High School, where he focused on track and field until his senior season, when he made the football team. He played at wide receiver and cornerback, where his athletic ability allowed him to cover opposing players one-on-one without any additional support. College career He accepted a football scholarship from Auburn University. He was initially a defensive back, but because of his poor tackling and lack of run support abilities, he was moved to wide receiver as a sophomore. As a junior in his first start, he faced the University of Tennessee, tallying 3 receptions for 108 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. In the season, he registered 12 recepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (American Football)
Alexander Wright (born September 5, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UAB. Early life and high school Wright grew up in Elba, Alabama and attended Elba High School. He was named second-team All-State as a senior after recording 63 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks. Wright committed to play college football at UAB over offers from Wake Forest, Duke, Tulane, Virginia, and Louisville. College career Wright was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team after recording 28 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks with one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. As a sophomore, he had 17 tackles with three tackles for loss and one sack. Wright was named second-team All-Conference USA after finishing his junior season with 46 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. Following the end of the season, Wright declared that he would forgo hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (racewalker)
Alex Wright (born 19 December 1990) is an Irish race walker. He attended Brymore Academy where he began his racewalking career. He placed 13th at the 2010 Commonwealth Games The 2010 Commonwealth Games (Hindi: 2010 राष्ट्रमण्डल खेल), officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, was an international multi-sport event that was held in Delhi, India, f ... and 31st at the 2013 World Championships. References External links * * * * 1990 births Living people Athletes from London British male racewalkers Irish male racewalkers Olympic male racewalkers Olympic athletes of Ireland Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games competitors for England Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Commonwealth Games World Athletics Championships athletes for Great Britain World Athletics Championships athletes for Ireland British Athletics Championships winners People ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Wright (VC)
Alexander Wright VC (1826 – 28 July 1858) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Background Alexander Wright was born in Ballymena, in what is now Northern Ireland. Details He was about 29 years old, and a private in the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot (later The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 22 March 1855 at the Siege of Sebastopol, in the Crimean Peninsula, Private Wright distinguished himself in repelling a sortie. On 19 April he showed great bravery at the taking of the Russian Rifle Pits and was particularly noticed for the encouragement he gave the other men while holding the Pits under very heavy fire; he was wounded in this action. He again showed great courage on 30 August 1855, and throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (musician)
Alex Wright (born 28 August 1980) is a Canadian musician, composer, and producer. Since 2014, Wright has released solo recordings under the name The Wax Girl. Wright is also a former touring member for Raised by Swans,Gordon, Holl"Raised by Swans with First Aid Kit, Pink Moth and The Sorrys" ''The Coast'', 6 May 2010. Retrieved on 12 April 2015. and is credited for performing guitar parts on seven songs from the critically acclaimed album, ''No Ghostless Place''.Reaney, Jame"Raised by Swans win CHRW local album of the year prize" ''The London Free Press'', 28 January 2011. Retrieved on 13 April 2015. In 2010, Wright appeared as himself in Atom Egoyan's film '' Chloe'', for Raised by Swans' live performance at The Rivoli in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Reaney, Jame"Swans' way: Raised by Swans (look closely) in Chloe" ''The London Free Press'', 28 April 2010. Retrieved on 12 April 2015. Career Raised by Swans ''(2007 - 2012)'' In 2007, Wright joined Raised by Swans as a live guitari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wright (author)
Alex Wright is an American writer and Information Architect. He is the author of two books: Cataloging the World: Paul Otlet and the Birth of the Information Age (2014) and Glut: Mastering Information Through the Ages (2007). Wright is also a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and head of User Experience research at Etsy. Many of his writings examine the current state of information transmission and organization through a historical, scientific, or cultural context. Biography Wright grew up in Richmond, Virginia and Sussex, England. In high school, he has been described as "A long-haired nerd who spent lots of time in the computer lab but somehow never managed to get much past Basic." He has a B.A. in English Literature from Brown University and a graduate degree in Library and Information Science Library and information science(s) or studies (LIS) is an interdisciplinary field of study that deals generally with organization, access, collection, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Wright (presenter)
Alexander Matthew Wright (born 8 July 1965) is an English television presenter and former tabloid journalist. He worked as a journalist for '' The Sun'' and was a showbusiness gossip columnist for ''The Daily Mirror'' before launching a television career. He hosted the Channel 5 topical debate show ''The Wright Stuff'' from 2000 to 2018. Early life and education Wright started his career at the age of 14, appearing in the Children's Film Foundation production ''Big Wheels And Sailor'' (1979). He was educated at the voluntary-aided Roman Catholic boys' school, The John Fisher School in Purley, Croydon, Surrey and was in the same class as the artist and sculptor Diarmuid Bryon O'Connor and DJ Gilles Peterson. When joining the school, he began as a grammar entrant, having passed the 11-plus, but the school only remained (officially) as a grammar school for one more year, so he saw the gradual transformation into a comprehensive school. He also attended Croydon Youth Theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |