Vic Wright Explained

Vic Wright
Fullname:Ernest Victor Wright
Birth Date:1909 1, df=y
Birth Place:Bloxwich, England
Position:Striker
Years1:1926–1929
Clubs1:Bloxwich Strollers
Years2:1929
Clubs2:Bristol City
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1929–1930
Clubs3:Rotherham United
Caps3:40
Goals3:20
Years4:1930–1931
Clubs4:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:1931–1934
Clubs5:Rotherham United
Caps5:48
Goals5:18
Years6:1934–1937
Clubs6:Liverpool
Caps6:81
Goals6:31
Years7:1937–1938
Clubs7:Plymouth Argyle
Caps7:18
Goals7:7
Years8:1938–1939
Clubs8:Chelmsford City
Clubs9:Millwall (guest)
Clubs10:Crystal Palace (guest)
Clubs11:Walsall (guest)

Ernest Victor Wright (24 January 1909 – 4 March 1964) was an English-born footballer who played as an inside forward in the 1920s and 1930s, notably with Rotherham United and Liverpool.[1] He was the son of William Wright and Patience Wootton of Bloxwich, and a first cousin to Aston Villa player Charlie Athersmith.

Career

Wright began his career with hometown club Bloxwich Strollers. In 1929, Wright signed for Bristol City. After a short spell at Bristol City, Wright signed for Rotherham United. In 1930, Wright joined Sheffield Wednesday, where he made two league appearances. A year later, Wright re-signed for Rotherham United, playing for the club for three years. On 14 March 1934, Wright signed for Liverpool. He made his debut against Birmingham on 17 March 1934. His last appearance came on 10 April 1937, and in all he scored 33 times in his 85 games for the club. Following his spell at Liverpool, Wright joined Plymouth Argyle for a transfer fee of £1,000. In 1938, Wright signed for Chelmsford City, playing in Chelmsford's debut season. In World War II, Wright guested for Millwall, Crystal Palace and Walsall.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Soccerdata . 2004 . 1-899468-67-6 .
  2. Web site: Vic Wright. Player profile. LFC History.net. 30 May 2011.