Terry Wright (defensive back)

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Terry Wright
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1964-07-17) July 17, 1964 (age 60)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Phoenix (AZ) South Mountain
College: Temple
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:1
Sacks:1.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career CFL statistics
Sacks:6.0

Terry Leon Wright (born July 17, 1964) is an American former professional football defensive back who played two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to Temple University. Wright was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Oklahoma City Twisters and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. His brother Toby Wright also played in the NFL.

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Early life

Terry Leon Wright was born on July 17, 1964, in Phoenix, Arizona. [1] He attended South Mountain High School in Phoenix. [1]

College career

Wright first played college football for the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes of Scottsdale Community College. [2]

Wright then transferred to play for the Temple Owls of Temple University. In 1986, he recorded 42 tackles, two fumbles recoveries, four interceptions and an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown. [2]

Professional career

Wright signed with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft. He was released by the Browns after summer camp. [2]

Wright was signed by the Indianapolis Colts during the 1987 NFL players' strike and played in 13 games, starting two, for the team during the 1987 season. [1] [2] He played in eight games for the Colts in 1988. [1]

Wright played for the Oklahoma City Twisters of the Minor League Football System in 1990. [2]

Wright played in 54 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1991 to 1994. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "TERRY WRIGHT". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Meece, Volney (July 4, 1990). "Wright's Career Takes A New Twist Safety Takes Leave of Absence to Resume Football Career". The Oklahoman . Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  3. "1993 Hamilton Tiger-Cats". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.