James Wright (rugby) explained

James Wright
Fullname:James Frost Wright
Birth Date:1 April 1863
Birth Place:Bradford/Bramham, England
Death Date:4 October 1932 (aged 69)
Death Place:Blackpool, England
Position:Half-backs
Clubs1:Bradford F.C.
Repteam1:England[1]
Repyears1:1890
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0

James Frost Wright (1 April 1863[2] – 4 October 1932[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford F.C.,[4] as a half-back, i.e. number 9, or 10.[1] Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford F.C. was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.

Background

James Wright was born in either Bradford or Bramham, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 69 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

James Wright won a cap for England while at Bradford F.C. in 1890 against Wales.[1]

Personal life

Wright was married in 1886 in the Bradford district.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at en.espn.co.uk. en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Death details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  4. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 178.
  5. Web site: Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.