Ted Wright Explained

This is about the American football player; for others, see Theodore Wright (disambiguation).

Position:Halfback, quarterback
Birth Date:15 November 1913
Birth Place:Savoy, Texas
High School:Sherman
(Sherman, Texas)
College:North Texas State Teachers
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:19
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:166
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1

Weldon H. "Ted" Wright (November 15, 1913 – December 1, 1983) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback and quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935. Wrightplayed 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 and part of . In November, he was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he played for the remainder of the season.[2]

Military service and coaching career

Wright served as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, reaching the rank of lieutenant. He was the head coach of the 1945 Minter Field Atomic Bombers football team.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of North Texas. Mean Green NFL Connections. April 29, 2015. September 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150930181830/http://www.ntmeangreenfootball.com/nfl.html. dead.
  2. Web site: Lewiston Daily Sun. Brooklyn Buys Ted Wright From Boston to Relieve Kercheval. November 14, 1935. April 29, 2015.
  3. News: . Minter Grid Team Preps For Season With 45 Huskies . . . August 31, 1945 . 13 . April 4, 2023 . .