Harry Wright
Harry Wright did as much to establish baseball as a viable professional sport as anyone in history. His strong personality, professional demeanor, and organizational skills helped formulate the early professional leagues in the 1870s. Wright managed for a quarter of a century, all before 1900, and six times his teams finished as league champions. He and his brother George, a batter player than Harry, were both inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Played For
Boston Red Stockings, National Association (1871-1875)
Boston Braves (1876-1877)
Managed
Boston Red Stockings, National Association (1871-1875)
Boston Braves (1876-1881)
Providence Grays (1882-1883)
Philadelphia Phillies (1884-1893)
Born
William Henry Wright was born on January 10, 1835, in Sheffield
Died
October 3, 1895, Atlantic City, NJ
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: BS1
Major League Debut
May 5, 1871
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Similar Players
Ernie Burch, as a player.
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1953 |
Veterans |
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