Eric C. Wright

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name=Eric Wright
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position=Cornerback
number=21
birthdate=birth date and age|1959|4|18
St. Louis, Missouri
deathdate=
debutyear=1981
finalyear=1990
draftyear=1981
draftround=2
draftpick=40
college=Missouri
teams=
* San Francisco 49ers (1981-1990)
stat1label=INT
stat1value=18
stat2label=INT yards
stat2value=256
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=2
nfl=WRI201352
highlights=
* Pro Bowl (x2) (1984, 1985)
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CollegeHOF=

Eric Cortez Wright (born April 18, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft. Before that, the 6'1", 183 lbs. cornerback from the University of Missouri was an all-Big Eight defensive back in 1979 and '80. He played on three University of Missouri teams that appeared in bowl games, and was selected for the on Missouri's all-century team in 1990. Wright shares the Missouri record for the most pass interceptions in a game (three vs. San Diego State in 1979).

Wright played in ten NFL seasons, from 1981-1990, all for the 49ers including starting on four Super Bowl-winning teams. A two-time Pro Bowler, Wright's peak performance year was during the 1983 season when he intercepted 7 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. He intercepted passes ion in Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX.

Wright is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans. [http://hartfordalphas.com/alphaphialpha.php?ID=3]