What is Harry Wright's middle name?
Henry
What is Harry Wright's full name?
William Henry Wright
Harry Wright date of birth:
January 10, 1835
How old was Harry Wright when died?
60
Where was Harry Wright born?
Sheffield, England
When did Harry Wright die?
October 3, 1895
Where did Harry Wright die?
Atlantic City, NJ
How tall is Harry Wright?
5' 9" (175 cm)
How much does Harry Wright weigh?
157 lbs (71.2 kg)
What is Harry Wright nationality?
English
What is Harry Wright's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
William Henry "Harry" Wright (January 10, 1835 – October 3, 1895) was an English-born American professional baseball player, manager, and developer. He assembled, managed, and played center field for baseball's first fully professional team, the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. It was there where he is credited with introducing innovations such as backing up infield plays from the outfield and shifting defensive alignments based on hitters' tendencies. For his contributions as a manager and developer of the game, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952 by the Veterans Committee. Wright was also the first to make baseball into a business by paying his players up to seven times the pay of the average working man.