Ted Wright

Weldon H. "Ted" Wright (November 15, 1913 – December 1, 1983) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback and quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935. Wrightplayed college football at North Texas State Teachers College.

This is about the American football player; for others, see Theodore Wright (disambiguation).
Ted Wright
Personal information
Born:(1913-11-15)November 15, 1913
Savoy, Texas
Died:December 1, 1983(1983-12-01) (aged 70)
Career information
High school:Sherman
(Sherman, Texas)
College:North Texas State Teachers
Position:Halfback, quarterback
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Games played:19
Rushing yards:166
Touchdowns:1

Early life

Wright was born in Savoy, Texas and attended Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas.

College career

Wright attended and played college football at North Texas State Teachers College, now known as the University of North Texas. He became the first player from North Texas to play in the NFL.[1]

Professional career

Wright was signed by the Boston Redskins, where he played in 1934 and part of 1935. In November, he was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he played for the remainder of the season.[2]

Military service and coaching career

Wright served as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, reaching the rank of lieutenant. He was the head coach of the 1945 Minter Field Atomic Bombers football team.[3]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Minter Field Atomic Bombers (Independent) (1945)
1945 Minter Field 4–2–1
Minter Field: 4–2–1
Total:4–2–1

References
  1. "Mean Green NFL Connections". University of North Texas. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  2. "Brooklyn Buys Ted Wright From Boston to Relieve Kercheval". Lewiston Daily Sun. November 14, 1935. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  3. "Minter Grid Team Preps For Season With 45 Huskies". The Bakersfield Californian. Bakersfield, California. August 31, 1945. p. 13. Retrieved April 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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