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Tommy Wright (footballer, born 1944)

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Tommy Wright
Wright depicted in an Argentine football card, 1970
Personal information
Full name Thomas James Wright
Date of birth (1944-10-21)21 October 1944
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Date of death January 2026(2026-01-00) (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

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  1. "Everton legend Tommy Wright dies aged 81 as Toffees pay tribute to ex-England star". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2026.

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