James Frost Wright (1 April 1863 – 4 October 1932) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford F.C., as a half-back, i.e. number 9, or 10. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford F.C. was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.

Background

James Wright was born in either Bradford or Bramham, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 69 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

James Wright (rugby)

Playing career

James Wright won a cap for England while at Bradford F.C. in 1890 against Wales.

James Wright (rugby)

Personal life

Wright was married in 1886 in the Bradford district.

James Wright (rugby)

Notes

References

External links

Search for "Wright" at rugbyleagueproject.org

Biography of Richard Thomas Dutton Budworth with an England team photograph including James Wright

1863 births

1932 deaths

Bradford F.C. players

England international rugby union players

English rugby league players

English rugby union players

Rugby league players from Bradford

Rugby union halfbacks

Rugby union players from Bradford