Tommy Wright (footballer, born 1944)
Appearance
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Wright depicted in an Argentine football card, 1970 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas James Wright | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Date of death | January 2026 (aged 81) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1974 | Everton | 374 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1968–1970 | England | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas James Wright (21 October 1944 – January 2026) was an English footballer. He played as a right-back. He played for Everton from 1964 until 1975. He represented England, including at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He played for the national team from 1968 to 1970.
Wright died in January 2026, at the age of 81.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Everton legend Tommy Wright dies aged 81 as Toffees pay tribute to ex-England star". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Tommy Wright on IMDb