- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Ambrose Wright
- Billy Wright was born on February 6, 1924 in Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Cannon and Ball (1979), 1954 FIFA World Cup (1954) and Crossroads (1964). He was married to Joy Beverley. He died on September 3, 1994 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseJoy Beverley(July 28, 1958 - September 3, 1994) (his death, 3 children)
- Children
- Played in 105 international matches for England from 1946 to 1959. He was the first soccer player to reach 100 internationals.
- Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
- Brother-in-law of Teddie Beverley and Babs Beverley.
- He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1959 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to British football.
- Had about 105 England International football caps.
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