Jim Wright (born December 12, 1935) is a former

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1974 to 1978, compiling a record of 17–37–1. Wright was born on December 12, 1935, in Edinburg, Texas. He played college football as a

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from 1954 to 1957. Prior to becoming head coach at Wichita State, Wright worked as an assistant football coach at

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from 1961 to 1966, at Mississippi State University from 1967 to 1969, and at the

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from 1970 to 1973.Jim Wright
," ''1973 Tennessee Volunteers Football Guide'', p. 26.Wright to Coach at Wichita State
" ''Toledo Blade'', January 4, 1974.

Head coaching record

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