Arthur Wright
association football player
- September 23, 1919
- May 27, 1985
- 65 years
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|Arthur William Tempest Wright (23 September 1919 – 27 May 1985) was an English footballer who played as a left half. A former England schoolboy international, Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland.He was signed at the age of 14 after 3 appearances for England schoolboys. He made his first team debut (at the age of 18) against Leeds at Roker Park on 16 April 1938. He went on to make 281 league and FA Cup appearances for the club with his final league game being at Sheff Utd on 14 March 1955. Touted many times for an England cap, in season 48–49 he represented the Football League and was then selected for a full England call up on an end of season tour to Europe. After retiring, he joined the club's coaching staff.
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1.What was the full birth name of Arthur William Tempest Wright?
- A.Arthur Walter Theodore Wright
- B.Arthur Winston Thomas Wright
- C.Arthur William Timothy Wright
- D.Arthur William Tempest Wrightcorrect
Arthur William Tempest Wright is the name listed at the beginning of the biography.
Source: biography header
2.On what date was Arthur William Tempest Wright born?
- A.27 May 1985
- B.23 September 1919correct
- C.16 April 1938
- D.14 March 1955
Arthur William Tempest Wright was born on 23 September 1919.
Source: biography header
3.In which position did Arthur William Tempest Wright play during his football career?
- A.Goalkeeper
- B.Center forward
- C.Left halfcorrect
- D.Right back
Arthur William Tempest Wright played as a left half throughout his football career.
Source: biography introduction
4.At what age did Arthur William Tempest Wright sign with Sunderland?
- A.16
- B.18
- C.14correct
- D.21
Arthur William Tempest Wright was signed by Sunderland at the age of 14.
Source: early career section
5.How many appearances had Arthur William Tempest Wright made for England schoolboys before signing with Sunderland?
- A.3correct
- B.7
- C.10
- D.5
Arthur William Tempest Wright was signed after making 3 appearances for England schoolboys.
Source: early career section
6.Against which team did Arthur William Tempest Wright make his first team debut?
- A.Arsenal
- B.Manchester United
- C.Leedscorrect
- D.Sheffield United
Arthur William Tempest Wright made his first team debut against Leeds.
Source: early career section
7.At what age did Arthur William Tempest Wright make his first team debut for Sunderland?
- A.18correct
- B.21
- C.19
- D.20
Arthur William Tempest Wright was 18 years old when he made his first team debut.
Source: early career section
8.On what date did Arthur William Tempest Wright make his first team debut for Sunderland?
- A.16 April 1938correct
- B.14 March 1955
- C.23 September 1937
- D.27 May 1985
Arthur William Tempest Wright made his debut against Leeds at Roker Park on 16 April 1938.
Source: early career section
9.How many total league and FA Cup appearances did Arthur William Tempest Wright make for Sunderland?
- A.300
- B.250
- C.315
- D.281correct
Arthur William Tempest Wright made 281 league and FA Cup appearances for Sunderland.
Source: career section
10.When did Arthur William Tempest Wright play his final league game for Sunderland?
- A.14 March 1955correct
- B.16 April 1950
- C.27 May 1956
- D.23 September 1952
The final league game for Arthur William Tempest Wright occurred on 14 March 1955.
Source: career section
11.Against which opponent was Arthur William Tempest Wright playing during his final league game?
- A.Sheff Utdcorrect
- B.Leeds
- C.Liverpool
- D.Arsenal
The final league game for Arthur William Tempest Wright was played at Sheff Utd.
Source: career section
12.During which season did Arthur William Tempest Wright represent the Football League?
- A.50-51
- B.54-55
- C.48-49correct
- D.45-46
Arthur William Tempest Wright represented the Football League during the 48-49 season.
Source: career section
13.Where did Arthur William Tempest Wright go on an end of season tour after being selected for an England call up?
- A.North America
- B.Asia
- C.South America
- D.Europecorrect
Arthur William Tempest Wright was selected for an England call up on an end of season tour to Europe.
Source: career section
14.What role did Arthur William Tempest Wright take on after retiring as a player?
- A.Referee
- B.Scout
- C.Club manager
- D.Coaching staffcorrect
After retiring, Arthur William Tempest Wright joined the club's coaching staff.
Source: career section
15.On what date did Arthur William Tempest Wright pass away?
- A.14 March 1985
- B.23 September 1984
- C.27 May 1985correct
- D.16 April 1986
Arthur William Tempest Wright died on 27 May 1985.
Source: biography header
16.For which club did Arthur William Tempest Wright play his entire career?
- A.Leeds
- B.Sunderlandcorrect
- C.Newcastle
- D.Sheffield United
Arthur William Tempest Wright spent his entire club career with Sunderland.
Source: biography introduction
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