James Wright (rugby)

James Frost Wright (1 April 1863^[2] – 4 October 1932^[3]) 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.,^[4] as a half-back.^[1] 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.

James Wright

Full name	James Frost Wright
Date of birth	1 April 1863
Place of birth	Bradford/Bramham, England
Date of death	4 October 1932 (aged 69)
Place of death	Blackpool, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-backs Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) – Bradford F.C. () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1890 England[1] 1 (0)

Background

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

Playing career

James Wright won a cap for England while at Bradford F.C. in 1890 against Wales.^[1]

Personal life

Wright was married in 1886 in the Bradford district.^[5]

Notes

1. espnscrum.com^[1] states James Wright's birthplace as being Bradford, whereas FreeBMD.com^[2] quotes it as being registered 20-miles away in Bramham.