George Wright
George Wright 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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Male
Date of Birth
January 28th, 1847
Age
179
Birth Place
United States of America, New York
Date of Death
August 21st, 1937
Died Aged
90
Star Sign
Aquarius
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