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Billy Wright (other)
Billy Wright may refer to: * Billy Wright (Australian footballer) (1900–1983), Australian footballer * Billy Wright (basketball) (born 1974), American college basketball coach * Billy Wright (boxer) (born 1964), American boxer, nicknamed "Bronco" * Billy Wright (footballer, born 1900) (1917–?), English footballer with Bolton, Reading and Rouen * Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924) (1924–1994), Wolverhampton Wanderers and England football captain * Billy Wright (footballer, born 1931) (1931–2020), Blackpool, Leicester City, Newcastle football player * Billy Wright (footballer, born 1958), Everton and Birmingham City centre-half * Billy Wright (footballer, born 1962), New Zealand international footballer * Billy Wright (football manager) (1903–1983), English football manager * Billy Wright (loyalist) (1960–1997), Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary leader * Billy Wright (musician) (1932–1991), blues singer * Billy Pat Wright (born 1937), American Republican member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (Australian Footballer)
William Albert Wright (15 August 1900 – 3 June 1983) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). It ... (VFL). Notes External links * * 1900 births 1983 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Richmond Football Club players {{AFL-bio-1900-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (basketball)
William Eugene Wright Jr. (born September 15, 1974) is an American basketball coach, currently head coach at Richmond High School in Richmond, Indiana. He was most recently head coach at Western Illinois University. He was recently hired by his high school alma mater Richmond High School to become the head coach of the men’s basketball team. Wright played point guard at Richmond High School (where he led the team to an Indiana state title in 1992) and Bradley University Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,400 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges. Th .... Following the close of his playing career, Wright moved into coaching. After coaching in the high school ranks for twelve years, he became an assistant coach at Western Illinois in 2008. After a short stint at Ball State during the 2013–14 season, Wrig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (boxer)
"Bronco" Billy Wright (born December 10, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who fought in the Heavyweight division. Throughout his pro career he scored 29 first-round knockouts. He was a sparring partner for George Foreman in his championship fight with then undefeated heavyweight world champion Michael Moorer Michael Lee Moorer (born November 12, 1967) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2008. He won a world championship on four occasions in two weight classes, having held the WBO light heavyweight title from 1988 to .... References External links * * , - 1964 births Living people American male boxers Heavyweight boxers People from Morenci, Arizona {{US-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (footballer, Born 1900)
William Bulloch Wright (born 1900) was an English footballer who played as a wing half or inside forward. He played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers (spending a decade with the club, though only a regular for a few seasons – he did not feature in any of their three FA Cup Final victories in the period)Wright Billy Image 1 Bolton 1931 Vintage Footballers and (five seasons, making 193 appearances in all competitions). He then moved to France to become manager of for the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (footballer, Born 1924)
William Ambrose Wright CBE (6 February 1924 – 3 September 1994), was an English footballer who played as a centre half. He spent his entire club career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The first footballer in the world to earn 100 international caps, Wright also held the record for longest unbroken run in competitive international football, with 70 consecutive appearances, although that has since been surpassed by Antoine Griezmann's 74 consecutive appearances. He also made a total of 105 appearances for England, captaining them a record 90 times, including during their campaigns at the 1950, 1954 and 1958 World Cup finals. Club career Wright was born at 33 Belmont Road,Report by Andrew Owen. Main subject of report being pending auction of the football he played with at his century appearance for England. Ironbridge, Shropshire, his father Thomas was a worker at the Coalbrookdale Company ironworks. He was educated successively at Madeley Wood Methodist School and Madeley Modern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (footballer, Born 1931)
John William Wright (4 March 1931 – 14 April 2020) was an English footballer who played in midfield. He played for Blackpool, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall."Billy Wright (1931-2020)" - Blackpool F.C., 19 April 2020 Career Wright began his career with his hometown club in 1951. In four years he made fifteen League appearances, his chances largely limited by being ahead of him in the pecking order. In 1955 he joined |
Billy Wright (footballer, Born 1958)
William Wright (born 28 April 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre half. He played 370 games in the Football League, appearing in all four divisions, and was capped six times at under-21 level and twice for England B. Born in Liverpool, Wright joined Everton as a junior. He went on to captain the side, and made nearly 200 first team appearances before losing his place to Kevin Ratcliffe. He then moved to Birmingham City on a free transfer. He missed only two games in all competitions in his first two seasons, was appointed captain and penalty-taker, and helped the club gain promotion back to the First Division in 1985. He was chosen as the club's Player of the Year for 1984–85. His form began to be affected by weight problems, and Birmingham released him the following year. This followed a spell out on loan with Chester City, whom he helped move towards promotion from the Fourth Division in the 1985–86 season. He played two full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (footballer, Born 1962)
Billy Wright (born 4 November 1962) is a former association football, footballer who played as a striker (association football), striker. His senior career included stints with Burnley F.C. (England), Dundalk (Ireland) as well as National Soccer League clubs Blacktown City Demons, West Adelaide SC, West Adelaide and Gippsland Falcons. Born in England, he represented the New Zealand national football team, New Zealand national team at international level. Wright made his full debut for New Zealand in a 2–0 win over Saudi Arabia national football team, Saudi Arabia on 21 June 1988 and ended his international playing career having played 26 times for the ''All Whites'', including 15 A-internationals in which he scored 9 goals, his final official cap being in a 1–0 loss to Australia national football team, Australia on 30 May 1993. Wright has since moved to coaching where he has found his calling combining his talent and love of the game with his tough play style. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (football Manager)
William Peter Wright (8 May 1903 – October 1983) was an English football player and manager, best remembered for his long association with Leyton Orient Leyton Orient Football Club is a professional football club based in Leyton, East London, England, who compete in , the fourth tier of the English football league system. They are the second oldest football club in London to play at a professio ..., whom he served as a player, manager, trainer and masseur. Career statistics References External links * English Football League players English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Footballers from the London Borough of Southwark People from Southwark 1903 births 1983 deaths Leyton Orient F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. managers English Football League managers English football managers {{England-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (loyalist)
William Stephen Wright (7 July 1960 – 27 December 1997) was a Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary leader during the Troubles. He joined the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) in his hometown of Portadown around 1975. After spending several years in prison, he became a born again Christian preacher. Wright resumed his UVF activities around 1986 and became commander of its Mid-Ulster Brigade in the early 1990s, taking over from Robin "the Jackal" Jackson. According to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Wright was involved in the sectarian killings of up to 20 Catholics, although he was never convicted for any. It has been alleged that Wright, like his predecessor, was working with RUC Special Branch. Wright drew media attention during the Drumcree standoffs of 1995 and 1996, when he supported the Protestant Orange Order in its bid to march its traditional route through the Catholic area of Portadown. In 1994, the UVF and other paramilitary groups had called ceasefires. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Wright (musician)
William Wright (May 21, 1918, or 1932 – October 28, 1991) was an American singer. He is considered one of Little Richard's greatest influences in his formative years. Biography Wright was born in Atlanta, Georgia. There is uncertainty over his year of birth. He claimed to have been born in 1932, but the researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc have stated that he was born in 1918, on the basis of official records and a newspaper obituary; other sources suggest 1928. As a child, Wright excelled at singing gospel music in his local church. In his youth, he worked as a dancer and as a female impersonator Corey @ I'll Keep You Posted, April 5, 2011]. Retrieved 27 October 2016. but developed as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Pat Wright
Billy Pat Wright (born March 17, 1937) is an American, former real estate agent, former rancher, and a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented the 159th district, which includes parts of Stoddard County, Cape Girardeau County, and Wayne County, from 2005 to 2013. He announced his intention to run for state senate in the 25th district in 2012 in February 2011 only to drop out of the race in May 2012. Early life and career Billy Pat Wright was born in Rector, Arkansas in 1937. He attended Marmaduke High School in Marmaduke, Arkansas. He then went to National University and received his B.A. He also attended Three Rivers Community College. He later became a Southwestern Bell Telephone Company real estate agent and rancher. In addition, he is a U.S. Army veteran. During his career he received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Dexter Rotary Club and he was the president of the Cotton Club of the Telephone Pioneers of America. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
