George Wright | |
Fullname: | George William Wright |
Birth Date: | 1919 10, df=y |
Birth Place: | Plymouth, England |
Death Date: | 2008[1] |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Years1: | 1938–1949 |
Clubs1: | Plymouth Argyle |
Caps1: | 12 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1949–1955 |
Clubs2: | Colchester United |
Caps2: | 195 |
Goals2: | 0 |
George William Wright (10 October 1919 - 2008) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Wright played against future club Colchester United for Plymouth Argyle's reserves side (the first visiting side to win at Layer Road) before moving to the club in 1949, where he made 195 appearances in The Football League and the Southern Football League.
He established himself in the team and was a main last line of defence at the club until 1955.[2]