George Wright (sportsman)

American baseball player, golfer, and cricketer (1847–1937)

George Wright (January 28, 1847 – August 21, 1937) was an American shortstop in professional baseball. He played for the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional team, when he was the game's best player. He then played for the Boston Red Stockings, helping the team win six league championships from 1871 to 1878. His older brother Harry Wright managed both Red Stockings teams and made George his cornerstone. George was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. After arriving in Boston, he also entered the sporting goods business. There he continued in the industry, assisting in the development of golf.

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George Wright was born on Thursday, 28 January 1847 in New York City. They were best known as a professional cricket player. Wright's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. They died on Saturday, 21 August 1937. They are buried at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. Their zodiac star sign were Aquarius.

You can find people similar to George Wright (sportsman) by visiting our lists Burials at Holyhood Cemetery (Brookline) and Cricketers from New York (state).

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Date of birth	28 January 1847	edit
Place of birth	New York City	edit
Date of death	21 August 1937	edit
Age	90 (age at death)
Resting place	Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA	edit
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Occupation category	Cricket	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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