Doug Wright (footballer)

Doug Wright

Personal information
Full name	John Douglas Wright[1]
Date of birth	29 April 1917(1917-04-29)
Place of birth	Rochford, England
Date of death	28 December 1992(1992-12-28) (aged 75)[2]
Place of death	Bedlington, England
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
	Chelmsford City
1936–1937	Southend United	31	(2)
1938–1946	Newcastle United	74	(1)
1948–1954	Lincoln City	233	(2)
	Blyth Spartans
National team
1939	England	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

John Douglas Wright (29 April 1917 – 28 December 1992) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United, Newcastle United and Lincoln City,^[1] where he became player-coach. He also made one appearance for the England national team in the 4–0 victory over Norway in 1938.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 289. ISBN 1899468676. 
2. ^ "The Unlikely Lads - W". NUFC.com. http://www.nufc.com/2010-11html/unlikely-new-w.html. Retrieved 10 November 2010. 
3. ^ "Player Report: Doug Wright". englandstats.com. http://www.englandstats.com/playerreport.php?pid=180. Retrieved 2009-12-31. 

Persondata
Name	Wright, Doug
Alternative names
Short description	English footballer
Date of birth	29 April 1917
Place of birth	Rochford, England
Date of death	28 December 1992
Place of death	Bedlington, England